Perzische ruiter 1577

This 1577 engraving, titled "Perzische ruiter" (Persian Rider), depicts a Persian soldier on horseback. The anonymous artist has rendered the figure in meticulous detail, showcasing the soldier's elaborate armor, the horse's ornate trappings, and the landscape's textures. The intricate frame, featuring fantastical creatures and flora, adds to the work's sense of wonder and the exoticism of the subject. This print exemplifies a fascination with faraway lands, a common theme in 16th-century European art. The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, houses this miniature artwork.