Schildhouder in Romeins kostuum
Joachim Wtewael
1576
Medium
brush
Dimensions
300; 398
About this artwork
Ontwerp voor een glasruit.
Art Historical Context
**Schildhouder in Romeins kostuum (Shield Bearer in Roman Costume *Joachim Wtewael, 1576, brush on paper, 398 × 300 mm* Created when Joachim Wtewael just 10 years old, this delicate brush drawing showcases the early talent of one of the Netherlands' foremost Mannerist artists. Born in Utrecht in 1566, Wtewael would go on to master intricate, elegant figures in mythological and biblical scenes, blending Italian Renaissance influences with Northern precision. Here, a stoic figure in Roman attire grips a shield, rendered with fluid brushwork that hints at the poised, elongated forms characteri...