Litouwse ruiter 1577

"Litouwse ruiter" (Lithuanian Rider) is an engraving from 1577 by Abraham de Bruyn, a Flemish artist who specialized in depicting costumes and people from different cultures. It shows a Lithuanian man on horseback in detailed attire, including a feathered hat and a large shield. The engraving captures a moment of cultural exchange and interest in the diversity of peoples in the 16th century. The piece can be found in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, and it is part of a larger series of engravings by de Bruyn depicting people from various European countries and regions. This print likely served as a visual record of Lithuanian costume and social life for the period, adding to the history of European fashion and art in the 16th century.