Aanvoerder te paard in fantasiekostuum, aangeduid als 'Indien' 1670

"Aanvoerder te paard in fantasiekostuum, aangeduid als 'Indien'" is an etching by Dutch artist François Chauveau (1613-1676), created in 1670. The print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a mounted figure in fantastical armor with elaborate plumes and a spear. The work is a striking example of Chauveau's mastery of detail and his use of dramatic perspective. The composition is balanced by the rider’s dynamic pose and the flowing drapery of the horse's mane and tail. This etching is one of many by Chauveau that were part of a larger series depicting a variety of characters and costumes.