Maaltijd van officieren in een tent in een legerkamp, bij avond 1779 - 1784

This pen and ink drawing by Dutch artist Jacobus Buys depicts a lively scene of officers dining in a tent. The artwork, titled “Meal of officers in a tent in an army camp, in the evening,” was created between 1779 and 1784 and is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The drawing captures the intimacy of a military camp at night, as officers gather around a table, enjoying a meal and conversation. Buys’ meticulous detail and use of light and shadow bring the scene to life, creating a realistic and intimate glimpse into the life of soldiers during wartime.