Rearing Horse in Rear Three-Quarter View 1500 - 1600

This anonymous 16th-century drawing of a rearing horse showcases the artist's keen understanding of animal anatomy. The horse's powerful musculature is rendered with precision using graphite on a blue paper ground. The rear three-quarter view and the horse's raised leg create a sense of dynamism and movement, making this a study of both form and energy. The artwork is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.