Landsknecht (Soldier with Standard)
Modern reproduction print on paper • After Hans Holbein the Younger or Urs Graf (German/Swiss school of woodcutters)
Style & Movement
Renaissance Revival / Modern Reproduction of Northern Renaissance style
Medium & Technique
Linocut or woodblock style relief print; likely a modern lithographic or digital reproduction of a 16th-century style woodcut
Creation Period
Late 20th Century to early 21st Century (Modern reproduction)
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 8 x 11 inches; Portrait orientation
Subject Description
A Landsknecht (German mercenary) standing in a landscape, carrying a standard or flag over his shoulder. The figure is dressed in characteristic slashed clothing with a plumed hat, set against a background featuring a fortified town and castle.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent; appearance suggests a contemporary commercial print rather than an antique original
Estimated Market Value
$10 - $50 USD
Auction Estimate
$20 - $40 USD (as a decorative item)
Provenance History
Likely a museum shop reproduction or book illustration; no historical provenance indicators such as collector stamps or watermarks visible on the face
Art Historical Significance
While the subject matter reflects the highly significant woodcut tradition of the 16th-century Northern Renaissance, this specific physical object is a modern copy and holds decorative value rather than primary historical importance.
Notable Features
The high contrast and clean white highlights indicate a modern printing process. Note: The attribution to Bartolomeo Manfredi is stylistically inconsistent, as Manfredi was an Italian Baroque painter known for Caravaggism, not German Renaissance-style woodcuts.
Condition Issues
Slight tonal variation in the paper at the top right corner; no visible foxing, tearing, or antique aging.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep in a standard frame under UV-protective glass to prevent fading; avoid humid environments to prevent paper warping.
Collector Notes
Copper plate print possibly figure by Bartolomeo Manfredi