Interior Guardroom, Soldiers off Duty 1635

Willem Cornelisz Duyster’s *Interior Guardroom, Soldiers off Duty* (1635) depicts a group of soldiers relaxing in a dimly lit guardroom. The soldiers are shown in various postures, some sitting, some standing, and some lounging. The scene is filled with a sense of camaraderie and relaxation, as the soldiers enjoy their time off duty. Duyster’s skill at depicting the play of light and shadow gives the scene a sense of realism. His work is known for capturing the everyday life of soldiers, and *Interior Guardroom, Soldiers off Duty* is a fine example of his genre painting.