A group of 17th-century European soldiers in detailed uniforms, marching with muskets through a muted landscape in an illustrative style.

Three groups of 17th-century European soldiers, likely from the Virginia Colonies in 1677, are depicted in full uniform. The soldiers are positioned in a slightly staggered line, facing forward and slightly to the right, in a landscape setting. The soldiers are in various poses with their muskets and other accoutrements; they are in motion, as if marching or on patrol. The foreground shows a light-greenish, muted landscape with brush and terrain. The lighting is even with various shades of red, blue, yellow, and brown in the uniforms, with the darker browns and muted greens in the background. The perspective is a slightly low angle view. The soldiers' clothing consists of various shades of red, yellow, and green tunics, breeches, and hats. Some soldiers have fur or felt hats. The men are of light to medium complexion, and appear to be in their 20s to 30s. The soldiers are equipped with muskets and other military gear that suggests a time period of roughly the mid-17th Century. The figures are detailed and realistic in their depictions of clothing and equipment. The image is composed with a horizontal orientation and clear depiction of the subjects against a background that adds depth and environmental context. The painting style is illustrative and highly detailed, with emphasis on realistic representation. See more