Soldier with Halberd after 1520

Jacob Binck's "Soldier with Halberd" is a small, detailed etching that exemplifies the artist's skilled use of line and cross-hatching to create texture and depth. This print, likely created after 1520, shows a soldier standing in profile, holding a halberd and wearing elaborate armor. The soldier's attire and the detail of the halberd suggest Binck's fascination with military life and the precision of the era's military advancements. This work, now housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, is a testament to the expressive capabilities of printmaking, particularly in capturing the details of clothing and weaponry during the Renaissance.