Soldaten bij een tent 1632 - 1668

"Soldaten bij een tent" (Soldiers by a tent) is an etching by Flemish artist Robert van den Hoecke, dating to the 17th century. The drawing, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures a moment in time during a military campaign, likely depicting the Dutch military at the time. Hoecke's detailed use of lines and hatching provides a sense of depth and texture to the scene, capturing the figures of the soldiers and the intricate details of their encampment, creating a sense of realism in a small format. The etching is a testament to van den Hoecke's skill as a draftsman and his ability to depict the everyday life of the military in a captivating way.