Waarzegsters voorspellen de toekomst van soldaten 1793

"Waarzegsters voorspellen de toekomst van soldaten" (1793) is an etching by Jean Louis Charles Pauquet, a French artist known for his detailed engravings. The scene depicts a group of fortune tellers in a lush, exotic landscape with a majestic, fortified building in the background. Soldiers, some on horseback, seek the fortune tellers' predictions, while others are shown interacting with the surrounding environment. The work exemplifies Pauquet's talent for rendering complex compositions with meticulous detail and a sense of realism, showcasing the artist's fascination with foreign cultures and historical events.