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Arab nobleman and his wife and a Scythian rider
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Two prints on one sheet, with German caption and Latin inscription. Left: Riders to the right. Their horses are walking. The riders can be recognised by their dress as an Arab nobleman and his wife. He holds a spear in his hand. Surrounded by an ornamental border. Right: Horse and rider to the right. The horse stands still. The rider is of Scythian origin. He holds a bow in his right hand. In his left hand he holds an axe aloft with the head of an opponent skewered on it. On his saddle hang more heads. Surrounded by an ornamental border.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineArabische edelman en zijn vrouw en Scythische ruiter. 1576 - 1596. Abraham de Bruyn. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.