Two Horsemen, the Foremost Bearing a Standard 1553

"Two Horsemen, the Foremost Bearing a Standard" is a pen and ink drawing by Melchior Lorck, a Danish painter and draughtsman, created in 1553. The artwork depicts two horsemen, one in the foreground, riding a rearing horse, and another in the background, riding a horse at a trot. The drawing, currently held at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases Lorck's mastery of detail and his ability to capture movement and dynamism in a simple medium. The drawing is a testament to the artist's interest in both classical and contemporary themes, as evidenced by the mix of historical and realistic details. This drawing exemplifies Lorck's work during his early career and is considered a fine example of 16th-century drawing techniques.