ANTOINE DE PLUVINEL (1555-1620) A set of fifty-four studies from 'L’instruction du roy en l’exercise de monter a cheval'

copper-plate engravings, 34cm x 43cm, mounted in later simulated tortoiseshell, ebonised and parcel gilt frames; together with the original book, published Amsterdam, 1666 (55)

Note: Antoine de Pluvinel is considered the founder of the French school of equitation. He was riding instructor to the Duke of Anjou (later Henry III of France), Henry IV and Louis XIII. He wrote Louis XIII copious notes on horse riding, which were adapted to the present work.