Who created "The Standard Bearer"?

The Standard Bearer was created by Hans Schäufelein in ca. 1515.

When was "The Standard Bearer" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1515.

What medium is "The Standard Bearer"?

The Standard Bearer is Woodcut.

Is "The Standard Bearer" in the public domain?

Yes, The Standard Bearer is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Standard Bearer

Hans Schäufelein

ca. 1515

Medium

Woodcut

Dimensions

Sheet: 8 1/8 × 5 1/4 in. (20.6 × 13.3 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1927

Accession Number

27.54.115

Tags

Soldiers

About this artwork

This prints by german artist Hans Schäufelein exemplifies the artistic achievements of ca. 1515. German artists of this era were at the forefront of printmaking innovations and technical developments in Northern Renaissance art. The artist's work in woodcut demonstrates the importance of printmaking as both an artistic medium and a means of disseminating images widely. Executed in woodcut, this work demonstrates the sophisticated technical processes involved in printmaking. The medium required s...

About the Artist

Hans Schäufelein · 1480–1540

Hans Schäufelein (c. 1480–c. 1540) was a German painter and graphic artist of the Northern Renaissance whose career placed him at the heart of one of the most dynamic artistic environments in European history. As a young man, he entered the workshop of Albrecht Dürer in Nuremberg, an experience that proved decisive: Dürer's meticulous approach to draughtsmanship, his mastery of printmaking, and hi...

The Standard Bearer

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