= equestrian, adj.

Of painting, sculpture, ornament, etc.: depicting the sea or subjects connected with the sea (as boats, fishes, shells, etc.).

Mounted on a horse. Also of a portrait or statue: Representing a person on horseback.

Of painting, sculpture, etc.: representing or depicting a dramatic tableau or scene (cf. scene, n. 10).

With reference to sculpture, art, etc.: that represents or seeks to represent living beings or animals. rare.