Vijfhoek rond cirkel met onderaan een ruiter te paard 1669

"Vijfhoek rond cirkel met onderaan een ruiter te paard" is an etching created by Sébastien Leclerc I in 1669. The piece depicts a geometrical diagram of a pentagon circumscribed by a circle. Below the diagram is a rider on horseback, demonstrating the application of geometrical principles in real-world settings. The artwork is a testament to Leclerc's mastery of both geometric and artistic techniques, reflecting the intellectual pursuits of the 17th century. This small-scale etching, housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Leclerc’s contribution to the burgeoning field of geometric art.