Joshua, David, Judas Maccabeus

Early Engravers, 1515/1517

The image shows three ornately dressed figures on horseback, accompanied by banners with inscriptions. The scene depicts a procession emphasizing detail and intricacy in attire and horse decorations. Each figure is adorned with elaborate feathered helmets and armor, while the horses wear decorated caparisons. The style reflects early woodcut techniques, with bold lines and careful attention to linear details that give volume and texture to the figures and horses.
Artist
Early Engravers
Date
1515/1517
Type
Print
Medium
woodcut
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows three ornately dressed figures on horseback, accompanied by banners with inscriptions. The scene depicts a procession emphasizing detail and intricacy in attire and horse decorations. Each figure is adorned with elaborate feathered helmets and armor, while the horses wear decorated caparisons. The style reflects early woodcut techniques, with bold lines and careful attention to linear details that give volume and texture to the figures and horses.

Early Engravers