The Standard Bearer, Turned to Left
<p>Part of a long and honorable tradition (which dates back to the engravings of Albrecht Dürer) of depicting illustrious standard-bearers in full armor or fancy dress, this image by Hendrik Goltzius is notable for its elegance, virtuosity, and bravura. The inscription at the bottom of the engraving declares that when the standard-bearer advances, the troops advance; when he flees, they flee.</p>
Catalogue
- Year
- 1587
- Dimensions
- Image: 27.3 × 19.1 cm (10 3/4 × 7 9/16 in.); Plate/sheet: 28.5 × 19.4 cm (11 1/4 × 7 11/16 in.)
- Collection
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Artist
- Hendrick Goltzius
Artist
Printmaking
Monogrammist L. K. (17th century)
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Record
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- Hendrick Goltzius
- Year
- 1587
- Dimensions
- Image: 27.3 × 19.1 cm (10 3/4 × 7 9/16 in.); Plate/sheet: 28.5 × 19.4 cm (11 1/4 × 7 11/16 in.)
- Watts ID
- WW-1587-142161
Source
- Collection
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Source
- aic
- Reference
- View at source
- Status
- verified