The Standard Bearer, Turned to Left

Hendrik Goltzius

National Gallery of Art

The image features a person standing on a rocky outcrop, holding a large cloth or flag with one hand extended upward. The person stands in a confident pose, with their right hand on their hip, legs slightly apart, and feet positioned on the uneven ground. The individual's facial features include a slightly turned profile, prominent eyebrows, and wavy hair styled with a feathered accessory. They wear an ornate outfit with a ruffled collar, fitted bodice, puffy sleeves, breeches, and decorative hosiery. A sword with an ornate hilt is attached to their hip. In the background, a landscape with a town, fields, and trees is visible, while smaller figures engage in the scene's horizon. Above, clouds drift across the sky.