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A Soldier Walking with a Camp Follower

Urs Graf I

1523

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Allegory

Dominant colour

A Soldier Walking with a Camp Follower is a 1523 ink by Urs Graf I, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Urs Graf I
When & what style?: 1523 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a soldier and a woman walking together. The soldier wears heavy armor with big shoulder pieces, a sword at his side, and a helmet under his arm. The woman carries a small bag and holds a staff. Behind them, a tiny town sits by a river with boats and buildings. The artist used fine lines to show texture, like the folds in their clothes. The scene feels busy but also quiet, with the soldier’s gear and the woman’s calm stance. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shading with lines.