Men Carrying Jars 1624 - 1663

"Men Carrying Jars" is a pen and brown ink drawing by Francesco Allegrini, a 17th-century Italian artist. Created between 1624 and 1663, the drawing depicts a group of men carrying large jars, possibly depicting a scene from Roman history or mythology. The drawing's loose, gestural lines capture the movement and weight of the figures and showcases Allegrini's mastery of anatomical detail. This small-scale work, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into the artist's preparatory process for larger paintings.