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Vidi, quod aperuisset agnus... (The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse)

copy after Luigi Sabatelli I

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of four muscular figures on horseback in dynamic poses. The central figure holds a bow with one arm outstretched, while the horses below them are also in motion. The background shows swirling clouds. The drawing emphasizes musculature and anatomical detail.

Artwork Details

Date
1809/1810
Medium
pen and ink over chalk on wove paper back with Asian paper
Dimensions
3488 × 4604 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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