Kunsten op paarden 1822 - 1849

This print, titled "Kunsten op paarden", was produced by Mindermann & Co. in Amsterdam. The composition is neatly divided into four squares, each depicting a different equestrian scene. The limited use of line and the almost diagrammatic representation of the figures create a sense of distance. The print’s structure invites a semiotic reading, where each panel can be seen as a signifier. For instance, one panel shows figures in classical garb atop horses, which might evoke historical or mythological narratives. Another panel, with a figure performing acrobatics, could signify skill and control. The structure and arrangement of the print invites interpretation through the cultural codes of spectacle and horsemanship. The division into quadrants creates a formal structure, but it also questions fixed meanings. Each scene presents a different facet of horsemanship, and challenges a singular, unified meaning.