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Rider and Standing Draped Man, after the Antique [verso]

Rider and Standing Draped Man, after the Antique [verso], by Style of Pietro Perugino, ink, 1500
Rider and Standing Draped Man, after the Antique [verso], by Style of Pietro Perugino, ink, 1500

Rider and Standing Draped Man, after the Antique [verso] is an ink drawing by the Renaissance artist Style of Pietro Perugino. It dates from 1500 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This drawing, executed in pen and brown ink on laid paper, depicts two figures.

About this work

Overview

This drawing, executed in pen and brown ink on laid paper, depicts two figures. The work is a study of a draped male figure and a horse with a rider.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing features a man in a draped robe with crossed arms in the foreground, while a horse's head and its rider are visible behind him. The figures are rendered with attention to detail, suggesting a study from antique sources.

Technique & Style

The artist employed cross-hatching lines to achieve a detailed and realistic representation. The folds of the man's robe and the texture of the horse's mane are carefully rendered, demonstrating a focus on realism.

Context

The drawing reflects the Renaissance interest in classical antiquity, as indicated by its subject matter and style.

Standing Draped Man [recto]
Standing Draped Man [recto], Jacopo da Empoli

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.

Frequently asked questions

Who painted Rider and Standing Draped Man, after the Antique [verso]?

Rider and Standing Draped Man, after the Antique [verso] was painted by Style of Pietro Perugino in 1500.

Where can I see Rider and Standing Draped Man, after the Antique [verso]?

Rider and Standing Draped Man, after the Antique [verso] is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Rider and Standing Draped Man, after the Antique [verso]?

Rider and Standing Draped Man, after the Antique [verso] is associated with Renaissance.