Soldaten bij een poort c. 1770 - 1843

"Soldaten bij een poort" (Soldiers at a Gate) is an etching by Cornelis van Hardenbergh, created between 1770 and 1843. The etching depicts a scene with soldiers standing in front of a gate, with one soldier on horseback. The scene appears to be set in the Netherlands, with a tower and a large tree visible in the background. The etching is a good example of Van Hardenbergh's work, which often focused on military themes. The detail of the soldiers and their equipment is well-rendered, while the overall composition is balanced and pleasing. The etching is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.