1544
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Standard Bearer and Drummer is a 1544 ink by Sebald Beham, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows two men in armor standing close together. One holds a drumstick and a drum, while the other leans on a spear with a flag on top. Their clothes look heavy and detailed, with straps and buckles visible. The background is plain, keeping the focus on their gear and faces. The names on the print—*"Klos Wuczer"* and *"Acker Concz"*—are likely the men’s titles or roles, not their real names. The text *"Im Bayer Krieg"* hints at a connection to a conflict, but the image itself shows them in a quiet moment, not battle. This is an example of engraving, where the artist carved lines into metal to create the print.
Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.
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