Unidentified Subject (Nine Figures and a Horse) 1624 - 1663

Francesco Allegrini's "Unidentified Subject (Nine Figures and a Horse)" (1624-1663) is a small-scale drawing housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Featuring nine figures and a horse, the work showcases Allegrini's use of pen and ink to capture a scene in a dynamic and expressive manner. The artist's fluid lines and gestural marks convey a sense of movement and energy, highlighting the figures' interactions and relationships within the composition. This drawing exemplifies Allegrini's skill in capturing human anatomy and movement through a rapid and spontaneous approach, typical of his drawings from this period.