Toernooiridder
Abraham de Bruyn
1577
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
155; 117
About this artwork
gravure
Art Historical Context
**Toernooiridder (Tournament Knight)** *Abraham de Bruyn, 1577* *Engraving, 155 × 117 mm* Abraham de Bruyn, a prominent Flemish engraver and publisher of the late 16th century, created *Toernooiridder* during a vibrant era of Northern Renaissance art amid the Dutch Revolt. This small-scale engraving captures the grandeur of a tournament knight, likely part of de Bruyn's renowned series documenting historical costumes, armor, and attire from across Europe. Produced in Antwerp, a hub of printmaking, it reflects the era's fascination with chivalry and pageantry, evoking medieval jousts even ...