Zug von Reitern und Fußgängern 

Johann Albrecht Dietzsch created "Zug von Reitern und Fußgängern" using pen and brown ink in the 18th century. This artwork provides a glimpse into the hierarchical structures of the time. The riders on horseback are contrasted with the weary foot soldiers. This difference speaks volumes about class divisions and their impact on lived experience. Think about who had access to resources, like horses, and who was left to trudge on foot. The figures at the front seem almost broken down by their journey, their weariness palpable. Even the dog looks tired. There is little sense of forward momentum here. Instead, we find ourselves contemplating a moment of pause. What does it mean to be part of a group, yet experience such different realities? This drawing encourages us to consider the human cost of progress and the stories of those who are often overlooked.