Scène uit de Tachtigjarige Oorlog 1833 - 1892

"Scène uit de Tachtigjarige Oorlog" (Scene from the Eighty Years' War) is a sepia-toned drawing by Johannes Christiaan d'Arnaud Gerkens, depicting a poignant moment from the Dutch struggle for independence from Spain. The composition features three figures: a man holding a staff, another man, and a woman seated. The figures are dressed in the attire of the 16th century, which emphasizes the historical setting. This drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Gerkens' skill in capturing the drama and emotion of historical events.