Twee soldaten aan de kust, bij nacht 1797 - 1811

"Twee soldaten aan de kust, bij nacht" is an etching by Dutch artist Reinier Vinkeles, dating from between 1797 and 1811. The artwork depicts two soldiers, possibly Dutch, interacting on a rocky coastline under a full moon. The etching, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a moment of quiet tension between the figures. Vinkeles' use of detailed linework and dramatic lighting create a compelling scene, highlighting the sense of isolation and the grandeur of the natural world.