Galopperende ruiter 1778

"Galopperende ruiter" (1778) is an etching by the prolific German artist Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki (1726-1801), currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The small, detailed print depicts a rider on horseback, galloping away from a group of dogs and a woman who is watching from a doorway. This is a fine example of Chodowiecki's skill in capturing everyday scenes with a sense of humor and a keen eye for detail. The work's intimate scale and its depiction of seemingly simple, yet engaging, human interactions likely contributed to its popularity during Chodowiecki's lifetime.