The Sacrifice of Marcus Curtius

Franz Cleyn

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a scene with a horse and human figures. The composition shows a figure riding a reared-up horse, with flowing mane and tail. Another figure is reaching out towards the rider. The background features swirling forms creating a sense of motion. The drawing focuses on anatomy, motion, and expression with strong lines defining the figures. It has a monochromatic color scheme and a style reminiscent of the Baroque period.