Horsemen by an Inn
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1650
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This black-and-white photo shows a group of people on horseback riding past a cluster of small buildings with thatched roofs. A few people on foot walk alongside them, and a dog trots near the horses. The scene looks rural, with trees and a slightly hilly background. The photo’s grainy texture makes it feel old, like it might have been taken a long time ago. The lighting is soft, giving the whole scene a muted, shadowy look. If you like this kind of scene, check out the Museum of Ethnography.