Design for Stained Glass: A Halbardier by an Unfinished Coat of Arms 1565 - 1585

This pen and ink drawing by Hans Jakob Plepp, a German artist active in the late 16th century, is a design for a stained glass window. The design depicts a halbardier standing in front of an unfinished coat of arms. The elaborate ornamentation, including the scrollwork surrounding the coat of arms, is typical of Plepp's style. This design, created between 1565 and 1585, showcases the meticulous detail and intricate patterns characteristic of Renaissance stained glass design, and is a testament to the artistry of the period.