Landsknechte on march with Death
One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. 'A procession of soldiers; at the front is the commander holding a baton and nearby is a standard bearer; at the rear there are three skeletons, including Death riding a decrepit horse and holding up an hourglass; the procession includes two wagons; behind a camel are a number of bound prisoners (Turks)' -- British Museum. [See also: Line of soldiers accompanied by Death] One of a collection of illustrations of Austrian soldiers. 'A procession of soldiers; at the front is the commander holding a baton and nearby is a standard bearer; at the rear there are three skeletons, including Death riding a decrepit horse and holding up an hourglass; the procession includes two wagons; behind a camel are a number of bound prisoners (Turks)' -- British Museum. [See also: Line of soldiers accompanied by Death] Oblong; slightly yellowed. Title supplied by cataloger.
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