ALBRECHT DÜRER (1471 Nürnberg 1528) 
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The Standard Bearer (1501/02) This engraving by Durer is probably one of the earliest depictions of an isolated standard-bearer, a pictorial motif that was of great importance in the golden age of lansquenets in the second half of the 16th century. In the military hierarchy, the standard-bearer occupied a prominent position and only the strongest and bravest were chosen for this honour of carrying and defending the banner. In this engraving the dazzlingly dressed heroic figure stands on a hill. Before the low horizon, the wide sea stretches far into the distance. With a sweeping movement of his right arm, the standard-bearer waves the flag with the insignia of the Order of the Golden Fleece, the emblem of Maximilian’s imperial rule. His left hand holds the pommel of his sword as a sign of his fortitude and steadfastness. Very fine and clear Meder a-impression. With fine margins around the border line.
Dimensions: 11.5 : 7 cm Provenance: Karl & Faber auction 133, 25. November 1982 no. 56. Private collection Germany
33000,- EUR
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Sachgebiete: Deutschland, Graphik, Kunstgeschichte, Kupferstich, Renaissance
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