Study for an Equestrian Portrait of the Duke of Lerma 1603

This charcoal drawing titled "Study for an Equestrian Portrait of the Duke of Lerma" was created in 1603 by the renowned Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens. It is now part of the Louvre Museum's collection in Paris. The piece captures the Duke, a prominent figure of the Spanish court, in a pose on horseback, highlighting Rubens’ mastery in rendering both human and animal anatomy with meticulous detail and dynamic energy. This preparatory study demonstrates Rubens' meticulous approach to composition and his ability to capture the essence of his subjects in a captivating manner.