Old World Portraits
Officers of the Orange Company of the Old Civic Guard
Caesar van Everdingen
An impressive Dutch Golden Age group portrait featuring officers in ceremonial dress with striking orange sashes and delicate lace.
Officers of the Amsterdam Militia (1638)
Joachim von Sandrart the Elder
1640 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A monumental 17th-century group portrait of Amsterdam's militia officers by Joachim von Sandrart.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1640 by Joachim von Sandrart the Elder, this grand group portrait depicts the officers of Amsterdam's militia department XIX. The men are shown gathered in preparation for the reception of Maria de' Medici in 1638, with a marble bust of the Queen Mother of France central to the composition, symbolizing the significance of the diplomatic event. The work showcases the masterful lighting and individual characterization typical of the Dutch Golden Age.
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