Lansquenet Collection

Standing Landsknecht in Burgundian costume, from behind, 1833-1910. Creator: Jan Gerard Smits
Standing Landsknecht in Burgundian costume, from behind, 1833-1910

Standing Landsknecht in Burgundian costume, from the front, 1833-1910. Creator: Jan Gerard Smits
Standing Landsknecht in Burgundian costume, from the front, 1833-1910

The Large Horse, 1505. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
The Large Horse, 1505. Private Collection

Five lansquenets and an Oriental on horseback, c. 1496. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
Five lansquenets and an Oriental on horseback, c. 1496. Private Collection

A soldier carrying his pike at the slope, from the Lansquenets series, plate 11, ... published 1608
A soldier carrying his pike at the slope, from the Lansquenets series, plate 11, in Waffenhandlung von den Roren Musquetten undt Spiessen / Wapenhandelinghe van Roers Musquetten ende Spiessen

A Landsknecht, n. d. Creator: Unknown
A Landsknecht, n.d

Merecenary soldiers instruments from the 15th century (chromolitho)
735784 Merecenary soldiers instruments from the 15th century (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Merecenary soldiers instruments from the 15th century)

A Lady on Horseback and a Lansquenet, 1496-97 (engraving)
1068496 A Lady on Horseback and a Lansquenet, 1496-97 (engraving) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 10.8x7.8 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; bequest of Vera C. Perren in memory of Mr

A Lansquenet Standing by a Tree, 1520. Creator: Sebald Beham
A Lansquenet Standing by a Tree, 1520

A soldier sliding his right hand along the training-pike, from the Lansquenets series, plate 22, in Wapenhandelinghe van Roers Musquetten Ende Spiessen (The Exercise of Arms)

A soldier, seen from the rear, while turning to the right and holding his pike horizontally, from the Lansquenets series, plate 30

The second movement for bringing the pike on to the shoulder and holding it horizontally, from the Lansquenet series, plate 9

Death and the Lansquenet. n. d. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Death and the Lansquenet.n.d

The Lady on Horseback and the Lansquenet, ca. 1497. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Lady on Horseback and the Lansquenet, ca. 1497

A Standard-Bearer Flanked by a Lansquenet at each side (copy)

Knight Lansquenet 1512 Hans Wechtlin German 1480
The Knight and Lansquenet, c. 1512. Hans Wechtlin (German, 1480/85-aft 1526). Chiaroscuro woodcut (in blue and black); sheet: 27 x 18 cm (10 5/8 x 7 1/16 in.)

The Great Lansquenet or Standard Bearer, 1658. Creator: Prince Rupert
The Great Lansquenet or Standard Bearer, 1658

DEATH AND THE LANSQUENET. German woodcut, 1510, by Albrecht Durer

A Lansquenet with Two-Handed Sword (Costume Study), 1879. Private Collection

Drawings Prints, Print, Standard-Bearer, Flanked, Lansquenet, side, copy, Artist
Drawings and Prints, Print, A Standard-Bearer Flanked by a Lansquenet at each side (copy), Artist, Hans Schaufelein, German, Nuremberg ca. 1480-ca

Lansquenet 1520 Etching Sheet 3 1 / 2 x 2 9 / 16
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GERMAN MERCENARY, 1535. A lansequenet (mercenary) and his companion. German woodcut, c1535, by Erhard Schoen used on a broadside printed, 1568, in Nuremberg

GERMAN SOLDIER, 1535. A lansquenet (mercenary) and his companion. German woodcut, c1535, by Erhard Schoen used in a broadside printed, 1568, at Nuremberg, Germany

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"Lansquenet: A Glimpse into the Mercenary Soldier's World" Step back in time to the 15th and 16th centuries, where soldiers known as Lansquenets roamed the battlefields of Europe. In plate 11 of the Lansquenets series published in 1608 by Robert Willemsz de Baudous, we see a soldier carrying his pike at the slope, ready for action. This iconic image captures the essence of these formidable warriors. The identity of many Lansquenets remains unknown, but their impact on history is undeniable. They were mercenaries who fought for various armies across Europe. Their distinctive attire and weapons set them apart from other soldiers. In a chromolitho from the 15th century, we get a glimpse into their world through their instruments of war. These tools were essential for survival on the battlefield and showcased their expertise in combat. Even women had encounters with these fierce fighters, as depicted in an engraving titled "A Lady on Horseback and a Lansquenet" from 1496-97 by an unknown artist. The presence of both genders highlights how deeply ingrained they were within society during this tumultuous period. Sebald Beham's artwork from 1520 portrays a lone Lansquenet standing by a tree—a moment frozen in time that speaks volumes about solitude amidst chaos. It reminds us that behind every warrior lies vulnerability and reflection. Training was crucial for these skilled soldiers; another piece from the Lansquenets series shows one sliding his right hand along his training-pike while preparing for battle. Such attention to detail demonstrates their commitment to honing their craft. Albrecht Durer's work further immortalizes these warriors—his engravings depict death alongside a lansquenet or even noble ladies riding beside them on horseback—an intriguing juxtaposition between life and mortality. Their influence extended beyond the battlefield.