Vaandeldrager 1540

"Vaandeldrager" (Standard Bearer), a 1540 engraving by Heinrich Aldegrever, depicts a man holding a standard in a landscape setting. The figure, clothed in fashionable 16th-century garb, stands confidently with a powerful stance and a subtle, yet determined gaze. The detailed rendering of the standard, the figure's clothing, and the landscape background reflects Aldegrever's mastery of the engraving technique. This artwork is housed in the Rijksmuseum and is a testament to Aldegrever's skill in capturing both the outward appearance and the inner strength of his subject.