Staande man met voet op tree en schild in zijn handen 1706

This etching, titled "Staande man met voet op tree en schild in zijn handen" (Standing man with foot on step and shield in his hands) by Sébastien Leclerc I, is a study of the human figure in a classical pose. Created in 1706, the work depicts a man, likely a Roman soldier, standing with his left foot on a step, his right leg extended, holding a large shield. The meticulous detail in the figure's anatomy and drapery demonstrates Leclerc's mastery of line and form. The etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, reflects the artistic trends of the 18th century, where classical ideals and the pursuit of realism were paramount.