The Standard Bearer

Albrecht Altdorfer

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man standing upright. He is in a dynamic pose, with one leg slightly forward and an arm raised. His head is slightly tilted, and he has a beard and short, wavy hair. The man is wearing intricately detailed armor with various patterns, scales, and textures. He holds a sword in his right hand, which is resting on the ground. The background includes fields, a small town, mountains, trees, and clouds in the sky.