Bewakers bij de kruitvaten 1510 - 1599

This anonymous etching, titled "Bewakers bij de kruitvaten", depicts three men guarding barrels of gunpowder. The small, detailed scene is set against a backdrop of a town, with two tall towers in the distance. It is an example of the detailed, fine-line etching style prevalent in the late 16th century, capturing the minute details of the men's clothing and the texture of the barrels. The etching, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the daily life of a 16th century guard, highlighting the importance of gunpowder in the early modern period.