Horsemen and Three Foot Soldiers in Battle 1624 - 1663

Francesco Allegrini’s “Horsemen and Three Foot Soldiers in Battle” is a brown ink drawing, likely a preparatory sketch, depicting a scene of battle. Executed in 1624-1663, the drawing demonstrates Allegrini's mastery of figure drawing and ability to capture the dynamism of combat. The composition features a mounted warrior, with raised sword, charging towards a group of three fallen soldiers. This detailed drawing likely served as a study for a larger, more elaborate painting. Today, the drawing is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.