Soldier with Arquebus

The soldier stands in a wide, heroic pose wearing a plumed hat, a stiff ruff, and a padded doublet. He holds a lit match cord for his firearm and is equipped with multiple powder flasks suspended from his belt. In the background, other soldiers are visible practicing military drills in an open landscape.

This print reflects the 16th-century fascination with the 'new invention' of portable firearms and the rising social status of the professional soldier. It is a prime example of Haarlem Mannerism, where technical military detail is elevated through extreme stylistic refinement and virtuoso engraving.