Zittende soldaat en melkmeisje 1800 - 1841

"Zittende soldaat en melkmeisje" is an 1800-1841 etching by Dutch artist Joannes Bemme, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The work depicts a seated soldier in a military uniform accepting a drink from a young woman in a simple dress and headscarf. The etching is an example of the genre of social commentary and provides insight into the lives of people in the Netherlands at that time. The artwork is a delicate yet detailed drawing with a focus on the figures and the interaction between them.