Optrekkende soldaten te paard 1620 - 1664

"Optrekkende soldaten te paard" (Departing Soldiers on Horseback) is a 17th-century etching attributed to an anonymous artist. The artwork is a detailed depiction of a group of mounted soldiers departing from a fortified city. The soldiers are meticulously rendered, their armor and weaponry clearly visible. Their horses are also depicted with great detail, their muscles and movement captured with impressive precision. The background features a distant cityscape and a hilly landscape, adding depth and context to the scene. This etching is a valuable historical document offering a glimpse into the military practices and visual culture of the early modern period. The work is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.