The Justice of Trajan

Sebald Beham

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of Roman soldiers, a noble figure on a horse, and a distressed woman. The soldiers are clustered in a group with some on horseback. A noble figure on a horse is approached by a woman gesturing. Soldiers with spears and shields surround them. The drawing features intricate detailing in the clothing, armor, and expressions. The text above and between the figures suggests a classical or historical context. The composition is well-balanced, focusing on the interaction between the central figures amidst a background of soldiers and a statue.