This is a drawing of a rider on horseback in a rural setting. The image depicts a rider on a prancing horse, holding a long thin instrument. In the foreground, a man stands beside a post, also with a narrow object in hand. In the background, two figures walk along a path near ruins or an old structure. The scene evokes a rustic ambiance with a sense of motion. The detailing and use of light and shadow suggest a historical or classical setting, highlighting the relationship between humans and animals in a cultivated landscape.

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Riding School

Jacob Duck (Dutch, c. 1600 - 1667)

Medium: etching on laid paper
Classification: Print
Culture: Dutch
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line: Rosenwald Collection
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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