Michelino da Besozzo

A Gazelle in Profile, Moving Toward the Right

early 15th century
Tip of the brush and brown, gray (both in various shades), and black ink; contours with metalpoint (?or black chalk?); touches of white chalk; brown and light brownish gray wash; on vellum.
9.1 × 10.6 cm (3.6 × 4.2 in)

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