Het Franse leger voor Yperen (rechterblad), 1678 1678 - 1699

This etching, "Het Franse leger voor Yperen (rechterblad)," is an anonymous work from the late 17th century. It portrays a group of French soldiers on horseback passing through a rural landscape, with a village and a farmhouse in the background. The etching, part of a larger series depicting the French army, captures the military’s movement and highlights the starkness of the winter landscape. The use of etching, a technique popular in the 17th century, creates a sense of detail and texture, revealing the artist's skilled hand. The work provides a valuable insight into the history of military campaigns and the art of printmaking in the Netherlands.