Description
A study of the hind-quarters and part of the body of a horse, in the act of rearing; it is turned slightly away from the spectator, almost in profile to the left; the lower half of the legs are only slightly indicated
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
