A Riding School with a Visiting Family 1778

"A Riding School with a Visiting Family" (1778) by Dutch artist Dirk Langendijk (1748-1805) is a detailed drawing showcasing the activities of an equestrian school. The composition highlights a family arriving, with a carriage and attendants, to join other riders and their horses. The elegant figures and the meticulously rendered horses and surrounding landscape demonstrate Langendijk's skill in capturing the social life of the 18th century. This work is a testament to the artist's ability to depict both the grandeur and the intimacy of everyday life. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, houses this piece.