Ancient Naval Battle (Recto); Park with Monuments (Verso) 17th century

This 17th century drawing by an unknown artist depicts a scene of an ancient naval battle. The artist has used pen and ink to create a highly detailed and dramatic scene, filled with figures in various positions, engaged in combat. The drawing, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, is a great example of a pen-and-ink drawing from the Baroque period, where the use of hatching and cross-hatching to create a sense of depth and movement is evident. The drawing is a reminder of the rich artistic heritage of the Renaissance and Baroque eras and the skilled anonymous artists who contributed to it.