The Baggage Train with the Sergeant-Major
1592
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1592
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Baggage Train with the Sergeant-Major is a 1592 ink by Johann Theodor de Bry, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a chaotic scene of soldiers and horses on a battlefield. A wagon with a shield and a cannon is in the center, while men in armor and helmets fight or march around it. Some horses are saddled, others look spooked, and a few soldiers carry spears or swords. Notice the tiny dog near the wagon—it’s almost hidden in the action. The artist used fine lines to create depth and texture, making the scene feel busy and real. Want to see how this was made? Look up engraving.
