Vervoer van een gestorven paard 1708 - 1767

"Vervoer van een gestorven paard" (1708-1767) by Johann Elias Ridinger is a detailed etching that depicts a scene of a dead horse being transported by cart. The image highlights the struggles of rural life in the 18th century. The work's realism and attention to detail exemplifies the artist's mastery of the etching technique. The print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates Ridinger's skill in capturing both the harsh realities and the everyday life of the working class.