Romeinse ruiter te paard
Abraham de Bruyn
1567
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
33; 29
About this artwork
Een Romeins soldaat te paard, rijdend naar links. Het paard steigert.
Art Historical Context
Abraham de Bruyn's *Romeinse ruiter paard* (Roman Rider Horseback), created in 1567, is a exquisite small-scale engraving measuring just 29mm wide by 33mm high. This intricate print captures a Roman soldier charging to the left astride a rearing horse, evoking the drama and power of ancient cavalry in battle. The dynamic pose, with the horse's front legs kicking high, showcases de Bruyn's skill in rendering motion and anatomy within a tiny format. As a prominent Flemish engraver of the Renaissance, de Bruyn specialized in detailed costume books and historical scenes, drawing from classical an...