1537
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Justice of Trajan is a 1537 ink by Sebald Beham, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
In the image, a group of people are gathered around a man on horseback, who is wearing armor and holding a spear. The man is looking down at a woman who is kneeling in front of him, with her hands clasped together. The woman is surrounded by other people, some of whom are also wearing armor. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky, with a few birds flying overhead. The overall mood of the image is one of drama and tension, with the man on horseback appearing to be in a position of power and authority. The use of cross-hatching technique in the engraving creates a sense of depth and texture, adding to the overall impact of the image. For more information on this technique, look up "cross-hatching".
Sebald Beham (1500–1550) was a German painter and printmaker, mainly known for his very small engravings.
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