Skitser af ryttere. Fra antikt forlæg. Notat 1905 - 1907

Here, Niels Larsen Stevns captured some riders in motion with pencil on paper. The fast, scratchy lines give a real sense of movement – you can almost hear the horses galloping. I love how the riders seem to emerge from the page, like fleeting memories or half-formed ideas. What was Stevns thinking about as he made this? Was he trying to capture the glory of ancient battles, or just enjoying the simple pleasure of drawing horses? These sketches remind me that painting is often a conversation across time. We look at the art of the past, and it inspires us to create something new. Stevns was looking at classical sources, but his loose, energetic lines feel very modern to me. It’s like he’s inviting us to join him on a journey through art history, where the past and present are constantly colliding and influencing each other.