Portrait of Prince Władysław Vasa on Horseback by Pieter Soutman. A formal equestrian portrait of a nobleman in polished black armor and a red sash, mounted on a rearing chestnut horse overlooking a distant military landscape.

Portrait of Prince Władysław Vasa on Horseback

Pieter Soutman

1626 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A grand 17th-century equestrian portrait capturing the dignity and martial prowess of Prince Władysław Vasa.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.

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Library · Living Room · Dining Room
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Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
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Reads clearly against pale walls or deeper settings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft sage, Rich brown

About the piece

This impressive oil painting by Pieter Soutman depicts Prince Władysław Vasa on a powerful chestnut horse. Set against a dramatic sky and a sprawling landscape featuring military activity, the Prince is shown in polished black armor with a striking red sash, embodying the regal and military ideals of the early 17th-century European court.

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