Description
Five studies of a horse and rider, all full length, and viewed in profile to the right. In two of the studies the horse is rearing, and in three the horse is pacing. These are probably studies for an undocumented French equestrian monument.
Provenance
Bequeathed to Francesco Melzi; from whose heirs purchased by Pompeo Leoni, c.1582-90; Thomas Howard, 2nd Earl of Arundel, by 1630; Probably acquired by Charles II; Royal Collection by 1690