Roman soldier standing with a banner 1548 - 1612

This is a pencil drawing by Bernardino Poccetti, executed between 1548 and 1612, which depicts a Roman soldier holding a banner. Poccetti was an Italian painter and draftsman known for his Mannerist style and skill in depicting figures. The drawing, now housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark, showcases the artist's masterful use of line and shading to create a dynamic and expressive figure. The soldier's pose, the flow of his drapery, and the intricate details of his armor are rendered with precision and a sense of movement, capturing the spirit of ancient Rome.