De exercitie met schild en spies: de soldaat brengt in twee tijden de spies in positie om te slepen, tweede beweging (nr. 14), 1618 1616 - 1618

Adam van Breen's "De exercitie met schild en spies: de soldaat brengt in twee tijden de spies in positie om te slepen, tweede beweging (nr. 14)", a detailed illustration created between 1616 and 1618, depicts a soldier in full armor. The artwork highlights the specific movements and techniques of 17th-century military training, capturing the soldier's posture and equipment in a static yet dynamic pose. This print serves as a visual guide to the complex maneuvers involved in wielding a pike and shield. The illustration showcases the meticulous attention to detail characteristic of van Breen's work, reflecting a broader interest in the intricacies of military practice during the Dutch Golden Age.