Soldaat neemt afscheid van familie en vertrekt 1822 - 1842

Lodewijk Anthony Vintcent created this lithograph, "Soldaat neemt afscheid van familie en vertrekt," printed on paper. The print is structured into two distinct scenes that explore the emotional weight of departure. The upper scene depicts a soldier's farewell to his family inside their home. Notice the stark contrast between the warmth of the interior, suggested by the fireplace and family gathered, against the cold, geometric lines of the window. Below, Vintcent transitions us to an external setting. A soldier now stands on a path with a boy and dog, his posture forward as if moving away from his family and towards the viewer, as the road stretches out before him. The composition’s dual nature, interior versus exterior, intimate farewell versus public departure, captures the complex dynamics between personal emotion and social duty. The stark, linear quality inherent in lithography emphasizes a narrative about national identity and the individual's role within it.