Studies van gehelmde soldaten 1682 - 1706

"Studies van gehelmde soldaten" is an etching by Jean Lepautre, created sometime between 1682 and 1706. The print features a detailed depiction of three helmeted soldiers, their muscular figures and ornate armor emphasized through Lepautre’s masterful use of shading. This work, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, exemplifies the artist's penchant for anatomical accuracy and his keen understanding of the human form, making it a compelling study of military attire and posture in the 17th century.