Nederlandse ruiter met karabijn

About this artwork

collector's mark: Lugt 2228

Art Historical Context

**Nederlandse ruiter met karabijn** is a finely detailed engraving by Abraham de Bruyn, a artist and publisher active in the 16th century. in 1577, this compact work measures just 149 mm high by 110 mm wide, making it a typical example of the period's portable printmaking. Engravings like this were produced by incising designs into metal plates, allowing for precise lines and multiple impressions—ideal for disseminating images to a wide audience across Europe. The title translates to "Dutch Rider with Carbine," portraying a mounted soldier armed with a carbine, a short-barreled firearm popula...