Standard Bearer

About this work

This image shows a lone figure in a wide, flowing cape holding a long spear. The spear has a flag or banner on top, and the figure stands on a small patch of ground with scattered animals and people in the background. The lines are sharp and detailed, with lots of cross-hatching to show shadows and texture. The figure looks like a leader or soldier, but the scene feels more like a story than a real battle. The artist used a technique that lets them draw directly onto a metal plate, then press ink onto paper to make the image. Want to learn more about how this kind of drawing works? Try etching.