Army Train and Death
1592
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Johann Theodor de Bry
Johann Theodor de Bry (1561–1623) was a German artist, born in Strasbourg.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Army Train and Death is a 1592 ink by Johann Theodor de Bry, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a chaotic battle scene with soldiers on foot and horseback. Some carry flags, others wield spears or swords. In the center, a white horse drags a wagon piled with supplies or weapons. On the right, a skeleton rides a horse, holding a spear—like a warning of death. The background has buildings and trees, but the focus is on the fighting and the wagon. The Latin text below hints this isn’t just a battle—it’s a story about war’s cost. The skeleton might symbolize death following the army. Want to see more like this? Try looking up engraving.
Johann Theodor de Bry (1561–1623) was a German artist, born in Strasbourg.
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