A Soldier in Ancient Roman Costume with Pike and Shield
Italienische Grafik 1395–1568, 1572/1573
- Kunstenaar
- Italienische Grafik 1395–1568
- Datering
- 1572/1573
- Soort
- Tekening
- Techniek
- pen and brown ink with brown wash, heightened with white gouache, over black chalk, on blue laid paper, squared in black chalk
- Afmetingen
- 40,64 × 19,05 cm
- Collectie
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licentie
- Publiek domein, CC0
Beeldbeschrijving
This is a drawing of a Roman warrior in armor. The drawing shows a figure holding a spear in one hand and a shield in the other. The shield features a fierce-looking face. The armor is detailed with patterns, including a muscular torso plate and greaves. The warrior's helmet has a plume. The use of shading and highlights in the drawing enhances the three-dimensionality of the figure.