Three German Soldiers Armed with Halberds
1510
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1510
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This picture shows three men in heavy armor. They’re holding long poles with blades on top called halberds. One man has a dog on a leash, another holds a flag, and the third looks like he’s giving a speech. The background has trees and a few flags flying. The armor looks stiff and shiny, like metal plates. The artist used lines to show every fold and buckle. This style was common in the early 1500s. Want to know more? Look up etching to see how this print was made.
