Soldier Seated

Salvator Rosa

National Gallery of Art

The image is an etching depicting a man standing with one knee raised, possibly against a large book. The man is facing to the right, with curly hair and a beard. He wears a long robe draped over his shoulders, with detailed folds. His bent knee is covered with the edge of his robe, and he appears barefoot. The man holds a staff or cane under one arm and gestures forward. The background consists of simple horizontal lines.