Man met een vaandel op een geitenbok 1573 - 1610

Christoph Jamnitzer created this artwork, *Man met een vaandel op een geitenbok,* or *Man with a flag on a billy goat,* using etching techniques. Amidst the backdrop of the late 16th and early 17th centuries, Jamnitzer crafted this complex work reflecting the societal values of the time. The central figure astride a billy goat, holding a flag, evokes the era’s fascination with heraldry and symbolism, but it goes beyond mere representation. The surrounding fantastical creatures embody the period's intersection of scientific curiosity and mythological beliefs, blurring the lines between the real and the imagined. This etching also reflects the societal position of artists such as Jamnitzer. Artists navigated the complex network of patronage, crafting works that served both artistic expression and the social and political agendas of their patrons. The meticulous detail and symbolic richness speak to the artist's skill and the cultural value placed on craftsmanship. Reflecting on it, the work is more than an image; it's a historical dialogue, a study of the intersections between status, belief, and artistic expression.