Gezelschap van vijf drinkende krijgslieden bij een haard 1850

Guillaume Joseph Vertommen's "Gezelschap van vijf drinkende krijgslieden bij een haard" is a 19th-century etching depicting five soldiers gathered around a fireplace, enjoying drinks and conversation. The intimate scene is rendered in a dark, atmospheric style with the light from the fireplace casting dramatic shadows across the room. This work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the daily life of soldiers during a time of conflict and exemplifies the artist's skill in capturing the mood and atmosphere of his subjects.