A Cavalier Lying on the Ground c. 1640

This drawing by Dutch painter Jan Both, created around 1640, depicts a cavalier lying on the ground. The figure is drawn in charcoal and washes on paper and is rendered in a loose and gestural style, typical of Both's work. His figures are often seen as studies for larger compositions and are notable for their dynamic poses. The depiction of the cavalier's sword lying nearby adds to the sense of action and drama in this small-scale drawing.