The Standard Bearer

Albrecht Altdorfer, ca. 1516/1518

The image shows a man standing upright. He is in a dynamic pose, with one leg slightly forward and an arm raised. His head is slightly tilted, and he has a beard and short, wavy hair. The man is wearing intricately detailed armor with various patterns, scales, and textures. He holds a sword in his right hand, which is resting on the ground. The background includes fields, a small town, mountains, trees, and clouds in the sky.
Kunstenaar
Albrecht Altdorfer
Datering
ca. 1516/1518
Soort
Prent
Techniek
woodcut on laid paper
Afmetingen
sheet (trimmed to block): 12,1 × 9,6 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The image shows a man standing upright. He is in a dynamic pose, with one leg slightly forward and an arm raised. His head is slightly tilted, and he has a beard and short, wavy hair. The man is wearing intricately detailed armor with various patterns, scales, and textures. He holds a sword in his right hand, which is resting on the ground. The background includes fields, a small town, mountains, trees, and clouds in the sky.

Albrecht Altdorfer