Staande krijgsman met commandostaf 1728

This etching, "Staande krijgsman met commandostaf," by Johann Elias Ridinger depicts a standing warrior holding a staff. The work, which was created in 1728, demonstrates Ridinger's talent for capturing the detailed anatomy of horses and humans, in this case, a soldier in a dramatic pose. Ridinger was a renowned German artist specializing in animal and hunting scenes, making his work both visually engaging and historically relevant for art enthusiasts. This etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of Ridinger's signature style and subject matter.