A Mounted Drummer from the Front 1670 - 1702

Marcellus Laroon the Elder's "A Mounted Drummer from the Front" is a pen and ink drawing from the late 17th century, depicting a mounted drummer with his sticks raised in the air, ready to perform. This sketch, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, captures the dynamic energy of the subject, demonstrating Laroon's skill in capturing the movement and details of his subject in a quick and expressive manner. The work exemplifies the artist's mastery of depicting military and civilian life in 17th-century England. The artist, born in 1653, used pen and ink to create this small yet striking image.