Who painted The Standard Bearer, Turned to Left?

The Standard Bearer, Turned to Left was painted by Hendrick Goltzius in 1587.

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The Standard Bearer, Turned to Left is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is The Standard Bearer, Turned to Left?

The Standard Bearer, Turned to Left is associated with Renaissance.

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Artwork

The Standard Bearer, Turned to Left

Hendrick Goltzius , 1587

The Standard Bearer, Turned to Left is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Hendrick Goltzius. It dates from 1587 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:bottom center, in image, in plate: Ao 1587 HGoltzius fe.; in margin below image, in plate: Signifer ingentes animos, et corda ministro, / Me stat stante phalanx, me fugiente fugit. (I, the standard-bearer, ensure steadfastness of mind and of heart: as long as I stand, the line holds, if I flee, it flees also. [translation from Leeflang, Huigen, and Ger Luijten. _Hendrick Goltzius (1558-1617): Drawings, Prints and Paintings._ Amsterdam: Rijksmuseum, 2003, p. 78.)]

About this work

Overview

The Standard Bearer, Turned to Left is an engraving created by Hendrick Goltzius in 1587. It is a representative work of the artist, a prominent figure in the Northern Mannerism movement.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving depicts a man holding a flag with a coat of arms, dressed in elaborate attire with ruffled collars and patterned fabric. The coat of arms on the flag likely symbolizes a family or group affiliation.

Technique & Style

Goltzius employed engraving techniques to achieve a high level of detail, using lines to create shadows and textures that give the figure's clothing a three-dimensional appearance. The work showcases his refined skill and intricate composition.

Context

As a leading Dutch engraver of the early Baroque period, Goltzius's work reflects the artistic trends of his time, characterized by elaborate detail and complex compositions.

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Artist

Hendrick Goltzius

Hendrick Goltzius (German: , Dutch: ; né Goltz; January or February 1558 – 1 January 1617) was a German-born Dutch printmaker, draftsman, and painter.