Naakte man met speer en soldatenhelm 1679 - 1728

"Naakte man met speer en soldatenhelm" is an engraving by Jean-Baptiste de Poilly, created between 1679 and 1728. The artwork depicts a nude male figure, likely a Roman soldier, seated with a spear and a helmet, against a backdrop of a rocky landscape. The image, characterized by its detailed linework and chiaroscuro, showcases Poilly’s mastery in printmaking, a technique prevalent during the Baroque era. The subject matter of the engraving reflects a popular theme of classical antiquity that was prevalent in European art during this period.