En pikener 1595

"En pikener" (1595) is an anonymous etching that depicts a pikeman in full armor. The soldier stands in profile, facing away from the viewer, holding a pike over his shoulder. He is positioned over a rocky terrain with other soldiers in the background, highlighting the military context of the work. The etching demonstrates the detailed and meticulous attention to detail that characterized the art of the Renaissance period. This artwork provides insight into the visual representation of soldiers in the 16th century, and the evolution of artistic techniques during this era.