A Battle Between Cavalrymen and Infantry 1790

"A Battle Between Cavalrymen and Infantry" is a drawing by Dutch artist Dirk Langendijk, dated 1790, that depicts a chaotic battle scene. The artwork shows cavalrymen charging into a group of infantrymen, with smoke and dust filling the air. This work exemplifies Langendijk’s ability to capture the dynamism and brutality of military conflict, offering a glimpse into the realities of 18th-century warfare. The drawing is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.