Krijgsman en zijn paard 1831 - 1904

"Krijgsman en zijn paard" is a small, detailed etching by Belgian artist Arnoud Schaepkens, created between 1831 and 1904. The artwork depicts a knight in full armor standing next to his horse, both rendered with meticulous detail. Schaepkens' masterful use of linework captures the texture of the knight's armor and the horse's musculature. The etching's small size, measuring only 97 mm in height and 128 mm in width, enhances the intimacy of the scene, emphasizing the close relationship between the knight and his steed. The artwork embodies the romanticism of the 19th century, with its focus on the bravery and chivalry of the past.