Jean-Jean grijpt een Oostenrijkse soldaat bij zijn keel 1825 - 1829

This lithograph, "Jean-Jean prend un métier" by Auguste Raffet, depicts a dramatic scene of a French soldier during the Napoleonic Wars. Raffet, known for his depictions of French military life, uses sharp lines and expressive figures to capture the raw energy of a hand-to-hand encounter. The image is framed within an oval, highlighting the focal point of the struggle between the French soldier and his Austrian opponent. The artwork, dating from 1825-1829, offers a glimpse into the social and political context of post-Napoleonic France. It is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.