Soldaat met schild en pikhouweel 1500 - 1556

"Soldaat met schild en pikhouweel" (Soldier with shield and pickaxe) is a 16th-century etching by German artist Heinrich (I) Vogtherr. The print depicts a soldier in full armor holding a pickaxe and a shield with an intricate design. This detailed artwork is a testament to Vogtherr's skill in capturing the minutiae of 16th-century military attire. The use of etching, a technique that involves creating lines on a metal plate with acid, allowed Vogtherr to achieve remarkable detail and texture, making it a popular choice for depicting the intricacies of armor and weaponry. The soldier's posture and the presence of simple vegetation in the background add to the sense of realism and historical context.