Twee ruiters c. 1656 - 1657

"Twee ruiters" (Two Riders) is a red chalk drawing on paper by Moses ter Borch, created between 1656 and 1657. The drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts two riders in elaborate attire on horseback, with the horse on the right rearing up. Ter Borch, a Dutch Golden Age artist, was known for his portraits and genre scenes. The detailed rendering of the figures and the horses, particularly the intricate detail of the riders' clothing and feathered hats, reflects the artist's mastery of drawing. The dynamic composition and the expressive poses of the horses give a sense of movement and energy to the drawing.