Equestrian Portrait of Alberte Barbe d'Ernécourt, Lady of Saint-Balmont by Claude Deruet. A grand Baroque equestrian portrait showing a woman in military dress on a rearing horse, accompanied by allegorical figures in the clouds and a sprawling landscape.

Equestrian Portrait of Alberte Barbe d'Ernécourt, Lady of Saint-Balmont

Claude Deruet

1630 · Medium Not Listed

A majestic 17th-century equestrian portrait by Claude Deruet, capturing the heroic figure of Alberte Barbe d'Ernécourt amidst a landscape of military estates.

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Where it works

A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.

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Living Room · Library · Study
Placement
Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
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Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Soft gray, Deep burgundy, Charcoal black

About the piece

Created around 1630 by Claude Deruet, this masterful equestrian portrait depicts the celebrated French heroine Alberte Barbe d'Ernécourt, known as the Lady of Saint-Balmont. Mounted on a dynamic, rearing bay horse, she is surrounded by celestial figures including putti and Fame sounding a trumpet, while the background offers a detailed panoramic view of the French countryside and military encampments.

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