Artwork
The Baggage Train with the Sergeant-Major
The Baggage Train with the Sergeant-Major is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Johann Theodor de Bry. It dates from 1592 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Baggage Train with the Sergeant-Major is an engraving created by Johann Theodor de Bry in 1592.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a chaotic battlefield scene with soldiers, horses, and a central wagon bearing a shield and cannon. Figures in armor engage in combat or march around the wagon, while horses display various states of agitation.
Technique & Style
De Bry employed fine lines to achieve depth and texture, conveying the intensity and realism of the scene. The level of detail is evident in the rendering of armor, horses, and even a small dog near the wagon.
Artist & collection
Artist
Johann Theodor de Bry (1561–1623) was a German artist, born in Strasbourg.
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