This is a drawing of horses in motion. The composition features swirling forms and indications of movement. In the center, there is a prominent horse and a figure. Surrounding them are several other horses in various poses. The drawing is overlaid with a grid pattern. Dark tones and bold lines are used to depict energy and drama.
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Saint James Defeating the Infidels

or artist Italian 18th Century

Italian 17th Century

17th or 18th century

Medium
black chalk with brown wash squared with black chalk
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
overall: 15.2 x 12.7 cm (6 x 5 in.)
Culture
Neapolitan
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
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