Flankeur en Fuselier van het Regiment Zwitsers no. 32 1823

This is a drawing by Joannes Bemme, made in an unknown year. The artwork presents two soldiers with structured poses and a muted colour palette, which evokes a sense of formality and detachment. The linear precision and meticulous details of their uniforms highlight the rigid structure of military life. Bemme creates meaning through the clear separation of figures and background, emphasizing form and order. Each element functions almost as a signifier within a semiotic system, reflecting the values of hierarchy and discipline in the military. The arrangement of shapes, lines, and colours serves not only to depict but also to underscore the complex codes of power. By examining this drawing, we see how formal qualities act as cultural and philosophical reflections, opening the door to ongoing interpretation and reinterpretation.