Ruiters voor een tent 1754

"Ruiters voor een tent" (Riders before a tent) is a 1754 etching by Jean Moyreau, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The artwork depicts a group of horsemen preparing to depart from a campsite. The scene unfolds on a landscape characterized by a dramatic, cloudy sky and a lone tree by the tent. The etching captures the movement and energy of the departure, making it a striking example of 18th-century Dutch printmaking. The composition is reminiscent of historical battle scenes, emphasizing the dynamism of the moment.