A Roman Warrior with Shield and Spear 1666

Leendert van der Cooghen’s etching, “A Roman Warrior with Shield and Spear,” depicts a soldier from the back, with a shield resting on the ground at his feet and a spear in his right hand. The warrior is in a somewhat relaxed pose, suggesting a moment of repose. The etching's detailed background includes a partially obscured Roman-style building and a cityscape, highlighting the artist's interest in classical architecture and history. This work, created in 1666, exemplifies the artistic style of the Baroque era, with its emphasis on dramatic composition and detailed rendering. “A Roman Warrior with Shield and Spear” offers a glimpse into van der Cooghen’s talent for capturing the nuances of human anatomy and the details of the natural world.