Ruiterformaties (Dodecima) 1667

"Ruiterformaties (Dodecima)" is an etching by Jan van Ossenbeeck, dated 1667. The artwork depicts a complex formation of mounted riders arranged in a circular pattern with radiating lines of figures. The riders are drawn with great detail, including their costumes and equipment, and the composition demonstrates the artist’s skill in representing movement and perspective. The title "Dodecima" refers to the 12th illustration in a series of etchings depicting equestrian formations. This print would have been intended for an audience interested in equestrianism, military tactics, or the art of the period.