Hest med rytter og to kugleformede kurve til transport af grøntsager 1581

"Hest med rytter og to kugleformede kurve til transport af grøntsager" is an engraving by Melchior Lorck, a Danish artist known for his travel sketches and depictions of foreign cultures. The artwork, created in 1581, portrays a man riding a horse, carrying two large, spherical baskets, likely for transporting vegetables. The detailed hatching and cross-hatching techniques used in the engraving create a sense of depth and texture, emphasizing the unusual design of the baskets. The work is a fascinating glimpse into the cultural and social practices of the time.