Soldaat 1600 - 1650

This etching, "Soldaat," created between 1600-1650 by Teodoro Filippo di Liagno, depicts a soldier in profile, walking while carrying a severed head in his left hand. The soldier is dressed in elaborate attire, including a turban, a long coat, and breeches. The work exhibits a meticulous attention to detail, showcasing Liagno's mastery of the etching technique. The composition, with its emphasis on the soldier's forceful stride, conveys a sense of action and drama, characteristic of 17th-century Italian art. This piece, likely part of a series, offers a glimpse into the cultural fascination with military themes during the era.