Ruiters en voetknechten by Hans Schäufelein

Ruiters en voetknechten 1537

hansschaufelein

comic strip sketch

pen illustration

pen sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

storyboard and sketchbook work

"Ruiters en voetknechten" (Horsemen and Foot Soldiers) is a 1537 woodcut by the German artist Hans Schäufelein. The print depicts a procession of armored horsemen and foot soldiers, led by a noble figure with a plumed helmet. The detailed figures are characteristic of Schäufelein's style, which drew inspiration from the late Gothic tradition. This piece exemplifies his mastery of the woodcut medium, showcasing intricate detail and precise lines in a composition focused on the dramatic portrayal of military figures.