{"product_id":"arabische-hoofdman-en-ruiter-abraham-de-bruyn","title":"Arabische hoofdman en ruiter - Abraham de Bruyn","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sixteenth-century engraving by Abraham de Bruyn depicting an Arabian chieftain and horseman, framed by ornate botanical borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Abraham de Bruyn depicts two figures identified as an Arabian chieftain and a horseman. The work originates from a series documenting global costume and cultural attire, a popular subject for sixteenth-century printmakers who sought to catalogue the diversity of human appearance across different regions. De Bruyn, a prolific Dutch engraver based in Antwerp, utilised a precise linear technique to define the figures, their mounts, and the surrounding decorative borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is divided into two distinct panels, each framed by an ornate border featuring botanical motifs, fruits, and small animals. The left panel shows a figure labelled as a chieftain, mounted on a horse and holding a spear. The right panel displays a horseman in a similar pose. Both figures are rendered with a focus on the specific details of their garments, reflecting the European fascination with Eastern and non-European dress during the late Renaissance. The Latin and German inscriptions provide context for the viewer, identifying the subjects within the broader scope of the artist's ethnographic project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a printmaker, de Bruyn was known for his ability to translate complex textures and forms into the medium of engraving. The lines are thin and controlled, allowing for a high degree of clarity in the depiction of the horses' musculature and the folds of the riders' clothing. The paper shows signs of age, including remnants of the original mounting, which adds to the historical character of the piece. This print offers a glimpse into the early modern European perspective on global cultures, presented through the lens of meticulous graphic documentation. It is a representative example of the costume book tradition, where visual accuracy was balanced with decorative framing to appeal to collectors of curiosities and ethnographic knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/angel-of-the-annunciation-martin-schongauer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAngel of the Annunciation - Martin Schongauer — Martin Schongauer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/virgin-and-child-with-a-monkey-hieronymus-wierix\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eVirgin and Child with a Monkey - Hieronymus Wierix — Hieronymus Wierix\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Abraham de Bruyn","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58492005613903,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58492015182159,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58492015214927,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58492015247695,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58492015280463,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58492015313231,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58492015345999,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58492015378767,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58492015411535,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58492015444303,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58492015477071,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58492015509839,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Arabische-hoofdman-en-ruiter_Poster_CompositorV1_1786391049563.jpg?v=1786933409","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/arabische-hoofdman-en-ruiter-abraham-de-bruyn","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}