Hellebaardier, op de rug gezien, gekleed volgens de mode van ca. 1630 1639

This etching, "Hellebaardier, op de rug gezien, gekleed volgens de mode van ca. 1630," by Abraham Bosse depicts a halberdier, a type of soldier, from the back. The soldier is dressed in the fashion of the 1630s and is holding a halberd, a weapon with a long shaft topped with a blade and an axe-like head. The image, created in 1639, is a fine example of Bosse's mastery of etching and his keen eye for detail, particularly in depicting fashion. The etching captures the soldier's posture and the intricate details of his clothing, offering a glimpse into 17th-century Dutch military attire.