In this video [2:30] Met curator Sheila Canby on the economy of line in "Groom and Rider" from Tabriz, Iran, 1540-50. The subject of horseman and groom is common in Safavid art. The rider's handsome appearance and elegant posture embody the ideal of youthful beauty, while the groom's sprightly step and animated expression add liveliness to the drawing.