The Little Standard-Bearer 1500 - 1538

"The Little Standard-Bearer" is a 16th-century engraving by German Renaissance artist Albrecht Altdorfer. Created sometime between 1500 and 1538, the work depicts a young soldier holding a flag, dressed in the fashionable attire of the time. The image is notable for its detailed rendering of the soldier's clothing and equipment, as well as the depiction of the landscape in the background, which includes a castle and a river. The engraving is a fine example of Altdorfer's mastery of detail and his ability to create a sense of realism in his work.