Ruiter bij boerderij 1778 - 1838

"Ruiter bij boerderij" is a small etching by Dutch artist Anthonie van den Bos, dating from 1778-1838. It depicts a rural scene with a rider on horseback approaching a farmhouse, set against a backdrop of trees. The work demonstrates van den Bos's skilled use of line and detail to capture the essence of the Dutch countryside, and is now housed at the Rijksmuseum. The etching’s small size, measuring 77 mm in height and 60 mm in width, makes it an intimate and personal portrayal of a common sight in the Netherlands.