De exercitie met schild en spies: de soldaat staande in rust zijn rapier rustend op de linkerschouder achter het schild (nr. 23), 1618 1616 - 1618

Adam van Breen's "De exercitie met schild en spies: de soldaat staande in rust zijn rapier rustend op de linkerschouder achter het schild (nr. 23)" (1616-1618) depicts a soldier standing at ease, holding a shield emblazoned with a decorative design and his rapier resting on his shoulder. The print is part of a series of engravings illustrating fencing techniques and military postures, providing a glimpse into 17th-century military practices. The detailed depiction of the soldier's attire and weaponry offers insight into the fashion and equipment of the era.