Officier met een beenwond 1670 - 1724

Jacob Gole's "Officier met een beenwond" (Officer with a Leg Wound), a print from 1670 - 1724, depicts a soldier, likely an officer, tending to a gruesome wound on his leg. The somber depiction of the scene highlights the harsh realities of warfare during that time, emphasizing the physical and emotional toll it took on individuals. The realism in the rendering, the soldier's pained expression, and the dramatic lighting contribute to the artwork's powerful and poignant message, making it a powerful example of Baroque art.