A Marriage Procession in Sixteenth Century Dress; a Cavalier; and a Trophy of Arms 1798 - 1863

Eugène Delacroix’s “A Marriage Procession in Sixteenth Century Dress; a Cavalier; and a Trophy of Arms” is a pen and ink drawing, possibly a study for a larger work, depicting a sixteenth century marriage procession. Composed of four smaller scenes, the drawing illustrates a processional scene, an armored figure on horseback, a “trophy of arms” with a background of tents and flags, and a second armed figure on horseback. The drawing demonstrates the artist’s interest in historical scenes and his masterful hand in capturing movement and detail.