Summer: The Salute c. 1625 - 1675

"Summer: The Salute" is an anonymous 17th century drawing depicting a man on horseback, possibly a nobleman, saluting a passing carriage. The detailed portrayal of the figures and the carriage, set against a landscape with trees and vegetation, suggests a keen observation of everyday life. The loose, expressive lines and light washes of brown ink create a sense of immediacy and movement, characteristic of 17th century Dutch and Flemish drawings.