Vaandeldrager 1587

"Vaandeldrager" (Standard Bearer) is an engraving by Heinrich Wirich, a German artist, from 1587. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a figure in a dramatic pose, holding a large standard aloft. The figure’s attire and stance suggest a military or aristocratic figure, the wind whipping through his cloak and standard. The detailed depiction of the landscape and the numerous smaller figures in the background further emphasize the grandeur and power of the central figure, making it a compelling example of Mannerist art.