Album of Bit Designs 1674

This 1674 etching, part of "Album of Bit Designs," by Rudolf Franz Ferdinand von Talmberg, depicts a horse rearing up in the center of a geometrically tiled courtyard with a scroll banner overhead that reads "Industria et Patientia." The image is surrounded by intricate architectural elements, including classical columns and ornate details, emphasizing a sense of order and restraint, reflecting the virtues of industry and patience. The horse is rendered with great anatomical detail, and the overall composition creates a striking visual balance between the dynamic energy of the horse and the static stability of the architectural setting. This artwork is an example of the intricate designs and symbolic imagery popular in 17th century Europe.