Riding Standard Bearer and Foot Soldier
1521
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Barthel Beham
Barthel Beham (1502–1540) was an artist, born in Nuremberg.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Riding Standard Bearer and Foot Soldier is a 1521 ink by Barthel Beham, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving depicts a man on horseback, holding a flag and spear, with a foot soldier beside him. The horse is facing left, while the men are looking to the right. The horse's head is turned, and the foot soldier is holding a sword. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a hill, with a small building visible in the distance. The engraving features intricate cross-hatching, which adds depth and texture to the image. The level of detail and the use of cross-hatching are characteristic of the Renaissance style. To learn more about this artistic movement, explore the Renaissance.
Barthel Beham (1502–1540) was an artist, born in Nuremberg.
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