The Captain of the Infantry
1587
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1587
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving shows a man in fancy, puffy armor standing on a rocky shore. He holds a long pole with a flag, and his hat has big, curled feathers. Behind him, a tiny landscape has soldiers marching and a city by the water. The armor looks heavy and detailed, with lots of folds and buttons. The artist used lines to build up the shadows and textures—this is how engravings work. Next, check out engraving to see how artists like this carved images into metal.
