Soldaat met strijdhamer c. 1656 - 1657

Salvator Rosa's etching, "Soldaat met strijdhamer," depicts a soldier standing in a landscape holding a weapon, dated c. 1656-1657. The etching, now in the Rijksmuseum, measures 144 mm high by 95 mm wide. Rosa's distinctive style is evident in the detailed rendering of the soldier's figure and the atmospheric background. He is known for his dramatic use of light and shadow, which contributes to the etching's sense of realism and depth.