Grenadiers Suisses / Switsersche grenadiers 1800 - 1833

"Grenadiers Suisses / Switsersche Grenadiers" is a hand-colored etching by Philippus Jacobus Brepols. Created between 1800 and 1833, the artwork depicts five Swiss soldiers, each with a musket and a large, furry hat. The etching is part of a series of military costume plates, illustrating the uniforms of various European armies, in this case, the Swiss grenadiers. The piece offers a glimpse into military dress and the historical role of the Swiss military in European history. The artwork is housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.