Twee infanteriesoldaten 1833

"Twee infanteriesoldaten" (Two Infantry Soldiers) is an 1833 lithograph by Johan Martin Leydenroth, depicting two soldiers in full uniform. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a detailed glimpse into the dress and accouterments of Dutch infantrymen in the early 19th century. The intricate details of the soldiers' uniforms, from the tall fur hats to their cartridge boxes and muskets, are meticulously rendered, highlighting the artist's skill in capturing the realities of military life. The lithograph exemplifies the genre of military portraiture, popular during this period for its historical documentation and aesthetic appeal.