Riemkap met postbezorger 1817 - 1828

This print, "Riemkap met postbezorger" by Johannes Fredericus Lange, depicts a mounted postman in a rural setting. The image is framed by a laurel wreath and features two windmills in the distance, suggesting the Dutch countryside. This artwork, created between 1817 and 1828, is a testament to the importance of postal services in 19th-century Dutch society and is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection. The image exemplifies the romanticism and realism prevalent in the period. The depiction of the rider, the horse, and the landscape creates a sense of nostalgia and everyday life.