Ringsteken bij een dorpsherberg c. 1733 - 1762

This engraving by Jean Moyreau, titled "Ringsteken bij een dorpsherberg" (c. 1733-1762), depicts a "Course de la Bague" or "Ring Run," a popular equestrian sport in 18th-century Europe. The artwork, now in the Rijksmuseum, showcases a lively scene with riders attempting to spear a ring hung from a post while galloping on horseback. The engraving provides a glimpse into a specific social activity of the time and highlights the meticulous detail of the artist's work.