Triumphal Procession
1529
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1529
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows a long, narrow scene packed with people and animals. On the left, men hold spears and ride horses. In the middle, a woman sits on a chariot pulled by four horses. To the right, more figures wave flags or carry shields. The background is dark, but the figures stand out in white lines. Notice how the artist used tiny parallel lines to create shadows and textures—this is called cross-hatching. It makes the scene look three-dimensional even though it’s just ink on paper. Want to see more? Check out how engraving works.
