Salvator Rosa

Salvator Rosa born 21. oder 22. Juli 1615 in Arenella (Neapel) and died 15. März 1673 in Rom). He was an italian artist .

I like the easy and dynamic scetching. What does the rider do with the left hand?

greek relief

I wonder about the dimensions ...
is this a rather little boy? or a huge stallion?

Xenophon 430-354 B.C.

+ British Museum +
Cavalcade. Block II from the west frieze of the Parthenon, ca. 447–433 BC. 

 ' The spirit of a young horse is like a rose. When it has withered it will never return. '   Pluvinel