Romeinse ruiter te paard
Abraham de Bruyn
1568
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
29; 33
About this artwork
blad: breedte 29 mm x hoogte 33 mm
Art Historical Context
Behold this exquisite miniature engraving *Romeinse ruiter te paard* (Roman Rider on Horseback), created by Flemish artist Abraham de Bruyn in 1568. Measuring a mere 29 mm wide by 33 mm high, this delicate print captures a mounted Roman cavalryman in full armor, evoking the grandeur of ancient legions. De Bruyn, a master engraver and publisher active in Antwerp, specialized in detailed costume studies that bridged historical revival and contemporary fascination with classical antiquity. In the Renaissance era, artists like de Bruyn drew inspiration from Roman texts and artifacts, fueling a cu...