Drie ruiters in mantels 1718 - 1781

"Drie ruiters in mantels" (Three Riders in Cloaks), an etching by Christian Rugendas (1708-1781), depicts three men on horseback. The riders, clothed in cloaks, appear against a muted background with a faint suggestion of a landscape. The scene is depicted in a simple, restrained style characteristic of Rugendas' work, and the emphasis is on the figures themselves, with a focus on their clothing and their horses. Created between 1718-1781, this work demonstrates Rugendas' mastery of etching.