Vaandrig 1580 - 1584

"Vaandrig," an engraving by Hendrick Goltzius, created between 1580 and 1584, depicts a nobleman in elaborate attire, holding a flag and standing confidently on a rock overlooking a landscape. This print, part of a series of portraits by Goltzius, exemplifies the artist's masterful use of line and detail, evident in the finely rendered clothing, facial features, and landscape. The inscription beneath the figure identifies him as "Aultrène Deulx," highlighting the importance of this work within the context of portraiture and social identity. The print is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.