Cavalerie Possibly 1700 - 1865

"Cavalerie" is a detailed engraving by the artist van der Haeghen, depicting a grid of 20 mounted cavalrymen in various ranks and roles. The artwork, housed at the Rijksmuseum, is a visual guide to the different ranks and uniforms of cavalry soldiers in the 17th or 18th century. The use of linework and stippling creates a sense of depth and detail in the figures and their horses. The engraving's subject matter and its detailed depiction of military uniforms make it a valuable historical document as well as an artistic work.