Negende beproeving, 1828 1828

"Negende beproeving" (Ninth Tribulation) is an 1828 lithograph by Jean-Louis Van Hemelryck, depicting four soldiers in uniform standing on a cobblestone street. The work is part of a series of prints that likely depicts scenes from the Napoleonic Wars. The soldiers stand in a row, facing the viewer, with a fifth soldier standing apart from the group, possibly a commander, in the background. The print was made in a style that is typical of the time, with a detailed depiction of the figures and the scene, and a use of strong contrasts between light and dark. The image serves as a snapshot of the time period. The use of the military imagery and uniforms are likely to have resonated with contemporary audiences.