Poolse jonker te paard
Abraham de Bruyn
1577
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
157; 111
About this artwork
verzamelaarsmerk, verso midden onder, gestempeld: Lugt 2228
Art Historical Context
Behold the intricate engraving *Poolse jonker te* (Polish Nobleman on Horseback), created Flemish artist Abraham de Bruyn in 1577. This diminutive yet detailed work, measuring just 157 high by 111mm wide, captures a young Polish nobleman astride his steed, clad in elaborate Renaissance attire that reflects the opulent fashion of Eastern European aristocracy. De Bruyn, a master engraver from Antwerp active in the late 16th century, specialized in costume series that documented the diverse dress of Europe's nobility—from Spanish grandees to Polish gentry—offering a visual encyclopedia of cultura...