Spaanse ruiter c. 1647 - 1648

"Spaanse ruiter" is a pencil drawing created by Dutch Golden Age artist Gerard ter Borch between 1647 and 1648. The drawing, housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts a man in a feathered hat riding a rearing horse, capturing a dynamic moment of equestrian skill. This small-scale work exemplifies Borch's mastery of capturing movement and detail. The delicate lines of the drawing, which were likely preparatory for a larger painting, reveal the artist's meticulous attention to anatomy and form.