Militair te paard neergeschoten 1673 - 1709

"Militair te paard neergeschoten," an etching by Jan van Huchtenburg from the period 1673 - 1709, depicts a dramatic scene of a soldier falling from his horse during a battle. The scene is set against a background of a sky filled with clouds, suggesting a chaotic atmosphere. The dynamic composition and detailed rendering of the figures and horses showcase van Huchtenburg's skill in depicting the violence and chaos of war. The print was likely created for a larger series dedicated to military themes and would have been highly prized by collectors interested in depictions of warfare. This particular print is housed in the Rijksmuseum and measures 156mm in height and 198mm in width.