Renaissance Guards

2 sets of all in all 24 portraits of guards and mercenary soldiers from the 16th-17th century. Carefully restored · High-resolution Early Modern Warfare Each figure presents distinct attire, posture, costume and identity, offering a visual taxonomy of early modern military life. A set of 12 illustrations depicting guards of Rudolf II of Habsburg Holy Roman Emperor, King of Bohemia and Archduke of Austria, year 1600 ca. A set of 12 illustrations depicting mercenary soldiers and campaigners of the Thirty Years War, early 17th century with Latin descriptions Why this set exists This collection brings together original illustrations, engravings, and printed imagery from the 16th, 17th centuries, sourced from rare books. Each set focuses on a precise theme, period, or visual language, offering not a random accumulation of images, but a coherent historical chapter — carefully restored and prepared for contemporary editorial, academic, and creative use. Who this set is for Ideal for: – Historical research – Museums and educational contexts – Graphic designers seeking historical reference – Editorial projects focused on warfare and social structure. Usage & rights clarity The images offered here are high-resolution digital reproductions and/or editorial reinterpretations created from verified 19th century-early 20th century printed sources belonging to the author’s personal collection and are not AI-generated reconstructions. You may use these images for editorial, academic, commercial, and creative projects without attribution. You may not resell, redistribute, or license the images as standalone files, nor include them in competing image libraries or stock collections. Derivative works, layouts, publications, and integrated uses are allowed. Uses intended to promote hate, harassment, or explicit harm are not permitted.