Soldaat en een koopvrouw met knolradijs, 1816 1816

"Soldaat en een Koopvrouw met knolradijs" (Soldier and a Woman Selling Radishes) is a hand-colored etching created by Walraad Nieuwhoff in 1816, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. This charming scene depicts a soldier in the uniform of the Dutch National Militia offering a bunch of flowers to a woman sitting on a rock and selling radishes. The artwork captures a moment of everyday life during the early 19th century in the Netherlands, showcasing the artist's attention to detail in portraying the costumes and surroundings of the time. The etching's delicate lines and the use of watercolor give it a refined and almost romantic feel, capturing a quiet interaction between the soldier and the vendor.