Ridder, Dood en Duivel after 1513

This anonymous engraving, titled "Ridder, Dood en Duivel" (Knight, Death and Devil), depicts a knight on horseback facing Death and the Devil. The knight, clad in full armor, stares determinedly ahead, his gaze fixed on a distant horizon, suggesting his journey towards the unknown. The scene is set amidst a dark and ominous landscape with skeletal remains scattered across the ground, emphasizing the inevitability of death. The artwork, dating after 1513, reflects the Renaissance's preoccupation with mortality and the human condition. It showcases the intricate detail of the engraving technique, with its masterful use of light and shadow. This artwork is housed in the Rijksmuseum, a testament to its artistic and historical significance.