Landsknechten met het Habsburgse vaandel en Italiaanse edelen, plaat [KK] 1530 - 1536

This engraving, "Landsknechten met het Habsburgse vaandel en Italiaanse edelen, plaat [KK]," by Nicolaas Hogenberg depicts a procession of Landsknechts (German mercenary soldiers) marching under the Habsburg banner. The detail of the riders, horses, and armor offers a glimpse into military fashion of the 16th century. The engraving likely served as an illustration in a historical account or chronicle of the time, providing valuable visual documentation of the military practices and societal structures of the era. The image showcases the artistic skill of Hogenberg, a prominent engraver of his time, capturing the visual dynamism of the scene in intricate detail.