Solachi 1598

"Solachi" is a 1598 woodcut by Christoph Krieger. The artwork depicts a soldier wearing a plumed hat, holding a bow and arrow. The image is framed with intricate border designs that feature a stylized grotesque head, a winged female figure and scrolling foliage. This woodcut is a small-scale example of a larger genre of historical and descriptive illustrations that were popular in 16th-century Europe. Krieger was an artist who specialized in creating these types of images. The detail in his work highlights the importance of historical documentation through the visual arts during this period.