Soldaat houdt een deur tegen van waarachter de vijand op zijn compagnon schiet 1876

"Soldaat houdt een deur tegen van waarachter de vijand op zijn compagnon schiet" (Soldier Holds a Door Against Which the Enemy Shoots at His Companion) is an 1876 etching by Belgian artist Pierre Jacques Dierckx. The artwork depicts a dramatic scene of a soldier holding a broken door against an unseen enemy who is firing at his fallen comrade. Dierckx is known for his historical etchings, which often depict scenes of bravery and sacrifice. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses contrasting light and shadow, adds to the intensity and drama of the composition.