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Officers Civic Guardsmen IV District Amsterdam
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Officers Civic Guardsmen IV District Amsterdam
Officers and other Civic Guardsmen of the IV District of Amsterdam, under the Command of Captain Jan Claesz van Vlooswijck and Lieutenant Gerrit Hudde, Civic Guard of the corporalship of Captain Jan Claesz Vlooswijck and Lieutenant Gerrit Hudde, of the Kloveniersdoelen in Amsterdam, 1642. The captain and the lieutenant are seated, around them are the shooters, in the middle the ensign. They are probably in front of the De Zwaan brewery. The shooters are: Jan Witsen, Hillebrant Bentes, Andries Dircksen van Saane, Jan Bentes, Willem Simonsz Moons, Jan Huybertsen Codde, Roelof Roelofsen de Lange, IJsbrant van de Wouwer, Johannes Looten, Ulrich Petersen, Jacob Bleyenberch, Pieter Harpertsen, Pieter Tonneman, Evert Huibertsen Krieck, Hendrik Jansen van As and Nicolaes Kuysten. The shooters are armed with peaks, halberds, lances and guns. Nicolaes Eliasz. Pickenoy, 1642, canvas, oil paint (paint), support: h 340 cm × w 527 cm
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1642 Armed Captain Command Ensign Front Guns Halberds Kloveniersdoelen Lances Lieutenant Middle Officers Peaks Pickenoy Seated Support Civic Guard Nicolaes Eliasz Oil Paint Shooters
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This print captures a moment frozen in time, showcasing the Officers and other Civic Guardsmen of the IV District of Amsterdam in 1642. Under the command of Captain Jan Claesz van Vlooswijck and Lieutenant Gerrit Hudde, this group exudes strength and unity. The commanding duo is seated at the center, surrounded by their fellow shooters. In the middle stands an ensign, proudly displaying his flag. It is believed that this scene takes place in front of the iconic De Zwaan brewery, adding a touch of local flavor to the composition. The names of these brave shooters are listed with reverence: Jan Witsen, Hillebrant Bentes, Andries Dircksen van Saane, Jan Bentes, Willem Simonsz Moons, Jan Huybertsen Codde, Roelof Roelofsen de Lange, IJsbrant van de Wouwer, Johannes Looten, Ulrich Petersen Jacob Bleyenberch Pieter Harpertsen Pieter Tonneman Evert Huibertsen Krieck Hendrik Jansen van As and Nicolaes Kuysten. Armed with peaks halberds lances and guns they stand ready to defend their district against any threat that may arise. The artist behind this masterpiece is none other than Nicolaes Eliasz Pickenoy who expertly captured every detail on canvas using oil paint. This remarkable piece from Liszt Collection serves as a testament to bravery camaraderie and historical significance. It transports us back to a time when civic duty was paramount and showcases these officers' dedication to protecting their community.
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