Bust of a Soldier Bust of a soldier; The laughing head is turned slightly to the left. He is wearing helmet and armor; a scarf is loosely draped over the shoulders. A palm leaf covers the back and cutting edge horizontally. A hook on the front of the armor; the soldier; the soldier's life; Adriaen van der Werff; Rotterdam; c. 1700; boxwood; h 8.25 cm