Vier soldaten c. 1656 - 1657

"Vier Soldaten" (Four Soldiers) is an etching by the Italian artist Salvator Rosa, created between 1656 and 1657. This detailed print, depicting four soldiers in various poses, showcases Rosa's characteristic dramatic style. The figures are rendered with strong contrasts of light and shadow, and their expressive gestures suggest a moment of intense action or contemplation. This etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Rosa's fascination with the complexities of human nature and the often-violent realities of war.