Young merchant of Brabant playing a lute, 1588
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Young merchant of Brabant playing a lute, 1588
Young merchant of Brabant playing a lute, 1588, and a soldier from Holland with arquebus, 1588.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages (1796)
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Arquebus Brabant Holland Horn Lute Merchant Powder Principal Spalart
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This handcolored copperplate engraving, created by Robert von Spalart in 1796, depicts two intriguing figures from the 16th century: a young merchant from Brabant, serenely playing a lute, and a soldier from Holland, ready for battle with an arquebus in hand. The merchant, dressed in the fashionable attire of the day, wears a richly embroidered doublet and hose, a fur-trimmed cloak, and a broad-brimmed hat adorned with feathers. His expression is one of deep concentration as his fingers gracefully pluck the strings of the lute, creating a melodic tune that seems to transport the viewer to another time and place. In stark contrast, the soldier stands tall and proud, his military uniform a testament to his readiness for combat. He wears a breastplate, gorget, and gauntlets, all intricately decorated with intricate designs and embellishments. In his right hand, he holds a loaded arquebus, the barrel of which is surrounded by a cloud of smoke, indicating a recent discharge. At his side, a powder horn and a ramrod are secured, ensuring that he is fully prepared for battle. The intricate details of this engraving, from the textures of the fabric to the expressions on the faces of the figures, transport the viewer back to the 16th century, offering a glimpse into the lives of these two distinct characters. The juxtaposition of the peaceful merchant and the warrior soldier highlights the contrasting worlds of commerce and conflict that existed during this period, making this a truly fascinating and historically significant work of art.
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