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Anonymous, Italian, 16th to early 17th century

Winged Hippocamp supporting a Vase (recto); Figure Studies and Architectural Design (verso)

16th–early 17th century
Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, over red chalk (recto); pen and brown ink, brush and gray wash, over red chalk.
11.4 × 13.5 cm (4.5 × 5.3 in)

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