Vijfhoek rond cirkel met onderaan een ruiter te paard 1669

This engraving was made by Sébastien Leclerc I in the 17th or 18th century. Its ordered design features geometric figures of a circle enclosed by a pentagon, a square and a horse and rider underneath. The upper portion reveals an exploration of abstract shapes and mathematical relationships. Leclerc methodically intersects a circle with a pentagon and a square, creating a sense of spatial depth through overlaid forms. The use of thin, precise lines to define these geometric relationships creates a contrasting tension with the comparatively freehand drawing of a horse and rider. The horse and rider introduce an element of human scale to the diagram, juxtaposing the precision of geometry with organic, dynamic forms. This interplay serves as a link between the abstract perfection of geometric space and the tangible world. Leclerc uses the semiotic vocabulary to invite a deeper consideration of how the interplay of structure and spontaneity informs the visual field.