Optocht met soldaten onderweg naar een stad 1726 - 1735

This engraving by Jean Moyreau, titled "Optocht met soldaten onderweg naar een stad" (Procession with Soldiers on the Way to a City), depicts a scene of military troops marching towards a town in the distance. Created between 1726 and 1735, the artwork is a fine example of 18th-century Dutch printmaking. The meticulous detail and realistic depiction of the soldiers, their uniforms, and the surrounding landscape capture the essence of military life during this period. The engraving’s composition, with the soldiers in the foreground and the town in the background, creates a sense of depth and scale. The work is housed in the Rijksmuseum, offering a glimpse into the artistic and cultural world of the Netherlands during the 18th century.