A Gazelle in Profile, Moving Toward the Right 1400 - 1435

Michelino da Besozzo's "A Gazelle in Profile, Moving Toward the Right" (1400-1435), now held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a delicate yet detailed drawing in black and white chalk on beige paper, showcasing the artist's meticulous observation of the animal's form and movement. The gazelle is depicted in a profile view, its slender legs and elegant neck captured in a lifelike manner. This small-scale drawing highlights the naturalism and artistic skill of the early Renaissance artist, Michelino da Besozzo, a prominent figure in the Lombardy region.