1522
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Little Standard Bearer is a 1522 by Albrecht Altdorfer, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a man in fancy armor holding a flag. His hat has big feathers, and he’s wearing a chain around his neck. Behind him, a small town with a castle sits on a hill. The flag he’s carrying looks like a cross with a feathered top—maybe a symbol of something important. His armor is detailed, showing off his rank. Want to see more? Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art for this print.
Albrecht Altdorfer (c. 1480 – 12 February 1538) was a German painter, engraver and architect of the Renaissance working in Regensburg. Along with Lucas Cranach the Elder and Wolf Huber he is regarded to be the main…
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