A Procession 1610 - 1664

"A Procession" is a 17th century drawing by Italian artist Stefano della Bella (1610 - 1664), now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The drawing is a study in pen and brown ink on paper and depicts a group of men on horseback, some of whom are being led by a footman. The detail of the riders' attire and the naturalism of the horses create a sense of realism in the depiction. The composition is balanced, with the riders placed in a diagonal line across the page. This drawing is a characteristic example of della Bella's detailed style, often drawing from observations of everyday life and documenting his time period.