Page from a Sketchbook Depicting a City under Siege and a Scene of Homage(?) (recto); standing figures and a horseman; male and female figures; a battle scene (verso) 1520s

This page from a sketchbook by the Italian Mannerist painter Domenico Beccafumi, dated to the 1520s, showcases the artist's masterful draftsmanship and his interest in depicting complex scenes. The recto features a scene of a city under siege with figures and a horseman, possibly a homage to a historical event. The verso side presents standing figures and a battle scene, demonstrating Beccafumi's exploration of human anatomy and movement. The loose and gestural lines, typical of the artist's style, create a sense of dynamism and immediacy, capturing the energy of the events depicted. This drawing, with its detailed yet expressive sketches, provides insight into Beccafumi's artistic process and his ability to capture the essence of complex scenes.