Ruiterduel tussen een soldaat en een edelman 1608

"Ruiterduel tussen een soldaat en een edelman," a 1608 etching by Jacob van der Heyden, depicts a dramatic scene of two mounted figures locked in combat. The detailed composition captures the action-packed moment of a duel, with both riders charging at each other, swords drawn. The etched lines create a sense of movement and tension, highlighting the intensity of the confrontation. The artwork demonstrates Van der Heyden's skill in capturing the dynamism and visual excitement of battle, a common theme in 17th-century Dutch art. The work’s small dimensions, 95 mm by 138 mm, suggest it may have been intended for a private collection.