Rest at the inn, horses at the watering hole, or return from the hunt
A couple on horseback can be seen stopping at a building. The man can be seen helping his wife down from the horse. They are wearing elegant formal attire and are surrounded by companions and dogs. One of the companions is carrying heavy baggage, while the other is holding a hunting rifle.
There are three stickers in the centre of the back of the picture: "Bedroom 3" (handwritten), "Pieter van Laer, geb. zu Landen bei Norden 1613-1647. 66) Rückkehr von der Jagd. Vor dem Stallgebäude links Cavalier und Dame umgeben von Dienern und ihren Hunden, von der Jagd zurückgekehrt von ihren Pferden steigend. Holz. Höhe 49, Breite 65 Cent.", "Dyck 63/2" (handwritten); handwritten on frame "G. Oeder[...]", “2006”, sticker from "Doreur Encadreur de S.A.R.M. gr le Comte de Flandre, J.F. Laudeick, Rue Neuve S. Gudule, 9, prés la Banque Nationale Bruxelles"
Städt. Museum Schloss Rheydt
Schlossstr. 508
41238 Mönchengladbach
Germany