A Warrior on Horseback 1425 - 1449

"A Warrior on Horseback" is a pen and ink drawing executed by an anonymous artist from the Veneto region of Italy, active between 1425 and 1449. The drawing depicts a warrior in full armor riding a horse in profile, with a focus on the anatomical detail of the horse's legs and the warrior's equipment. This drawing, part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, exemplifies the meticulous observation of detail prevalent in Italian Renaissance art.