Man Fallen from Horse c. 17th century

Jacques Courtois’s *Man Fallen from Horse* is a 17th-century drawing in black chalk on blue paper. The drawing is a study for a larger painting and depicts a fallen rider, his horse, and several figures in the background, all rendered in light strokes and a sense of immediacy. The drawing showcases Courtois's talent for capturing the dynamism of battle scenes, a recurring theme in his work. This piece, currently held by the Minneapolis Institute of Art, exemplifies Courtois’s mastery of drawing as a preparatory tool for his more ambitious oil paintings.