Horse Dressed Up for a Tournament or Ceremonial Entry 1604 - 1656

This pen and brown ink drawing by Baccio del Bianco, titled "Horse Dressed Up for a Tournament or Ceremonial Entry", depicts a horse adorned with a lavish saddle and elaborate headgear. Executed between 1604 and 1656, the drawing is a testament to the artist's keen eye for detail and mastery of line. The horse's anatomy is rendered with precision, while the intricate ornamentation of the saddle and headgear are rendered with an artistic flourish. This drawing, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, provides a glimpse into the grandeur of ceremonial entries and tournaments during the Renaissance period.