Dignitary with Huge Banner. Walking with a long flintlock pistol in one hand and a huge decorated banner. The costume has a white ruff, a decorated jerkin with slashes to show off his undershirt and trousers with several layers or sections tied with bows, and a cloak of similar opulence hooked at the neck and draped over his sword. A small red hat has a white bow and brown feather at the front. The fringed banner with two tails is a masterpiece, with numerous shields surrounding a Court scene with noblemen in various activities, armoured and mounted figures and numerous heraldic devices. 3751 St. Petersburg Collection. |