Ridder steekt een beer neer 1802 - 1809

"Ridder steekt een beer neer" is a black and white engraving by Dutch artist Daniël Veelwaard, depicting a knight in armor confronting a bear in a forest. The scene is from a popular 18th-century Dutch songbook, and this engraving was part of a series illustrating the songs. The detailed composition, including the knight's sword, the bear's pose, and the surrounding foliage, contributes to a sense of tension and drama in the artwork. The engraving is currently held at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.