Staande soldaat 1633 - 1672

"Staande Soldaat" (Standing Soldier) is an etching by Willem Basse, a Dutch artist who lived from 1613 to 1672. The artwork is a small-scale print, measuring 120 mm in height and 83 mm in width. It depicts a soldier standing at attention, holding a long staff. He is dressed in a long coat and breeches typical of the 17th century and wears a large, feathered hat. The background is a landscape, possibly a Dutch village, with details of houses and figures in the distance. Basse is known for his etchings of military figures, often portraying them in detailed and realistic settings.