Bevolking knielt voor edelman met kind op paard 1785

"Bevolking knielt voor edelman met kind op paard" is an etching created by Benoit Louis Prevost in 1785. The artwork depicts a nobleman on horseback with a child, receiving homage from a crowd of people. The etching is a part of a series of illustrations for "Histoire de la Maison de Bourbon," a book about the history of the Bourbon dynasty. The image highlights the power and authority of the ruling class, as the nobleman stands tall, while the people kneel before him, showcasing the social hierarchy of the time. Prevost's meticulous detail and use of shading contribute to the dynamic composition, making this an engaging example of 18th-century printmaking.