Footsoldier with Halberd 1472 - 1553

Lucas Cranach the Elder's *Footsoldier with Halberd* is a woodcut from the 16th century depicting a soldier in full armor and a woman standing in a meadow. The soldier is holding a halberd and a sword and is wearing a large plumed hat. The woman is also wearing a plumed hat, and she is holding a flower. The image is a fine example of Cranach's mastery of line and detail, particularly in the rendering of the figures' clothing and armor. This print, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the artistic trends of the German Renaissance, showcasing the artist's ability to capture the human figure and its surroundings with great precision and detail.