Soldaat-tamboer 1550 - 1587

"Soldaat-tamboer" is an etching by Abraham de Bruyn, created between 1550 and 1587, depicting a soldier holding a drum. The small-scale piece, measuring only 50 mm by 83 mm, showcases de Bruyn's skill in capturing detail. The soldier is depicted in full military attire, with a plumed helmet and a sword, and the precise rendering of his uniform and the drum highlights the artistic precision characteristic of de Bruyn's work. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, the etching is a valuable example of Northern Renaissance printmaking and offers a glimpse into the fashion and military life of the time.