Old World Portraits
Officers and Civic Guardsmen under Captain Cornelis de Graeff
Jacob Adriaensz Backer
A majestic Dutch Golden Age group portrait capturing the dignity and camaraderie of an Amsterdam civic guard company.
Civic Guard of Hoorn
Jan Albertsz Rotius
1649 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An impressive Dutch Golden Age group portrait featuring civic guardsmen in ornate uniforms with distinctive blue sashes and feathered hats.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Strong as a centered anchor on a clear wall
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green
About the piece
Painted in 1649 by Jan Albertsz Rotius, this monumental group portrait captures the Civic Guard of Hoorn in striking detail. The composition is dynamic, showcasing the intricate textures of period lace, silk sashes, and polished steel weaponry, all unified by a masterful use of light and shadow characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age.
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