St. William of Aquitaine in armor bearing a standard in his right hand and resting his left hand on a shield, a landscape beyond 1581 - 1610

This etching by Martinus Martini, dated between 1581 and 1610, depicts St. William of Aquitaine, a patron saint of soldiers, standing in full armor. William is holding a standard in his right hand and rests his left hand on his shield. The landscape beyond him suggests a battlefield setting, reinforcing the saint's association with warfare. The detailed depiction of his armor and the inscription at the bottom, "Miles An Monachus: dicor Gulielmus: verung Vox mihi Bernardi nomen" (Soldier and Monk: I am called William, the Voice of Bernard is my name), underscore William's dual roles as a warrior and a man of faith. This piece, a testament to Martini's skill in engraving, is a powerful representation of a prominent figure in Christian iconography.