Mephistopheles on a Horse 1827 - 1833

Theodor Richard Edward von Holst's "Mephistopheles on a Horse," created between 1827 and 1833, is a pencil and watercolor drawing that depicts the devil riding a horse. The dynamic composition features a dramatic pose of the rider, with the horse seemingly leaping forward. The use of gray tones creates a sense of mystery and ambiguity surrounding the scene. This artwork is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.