Civic Guard Collection

The Nightwatch, 1642 (oil on canvas)
XOS1109206 The Nightwatch, 1642 (oil on canvas) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 379.5x453.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Night Watch, 1642. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Night Watch, 1642. The Company of Frans Banning Cocq and Willem van Ruytenburch. Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669). Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

P.D. Hasselaer makes himself known... 1809-1810. Creator: Pieter Bartholomeusz. Barbiers
P.D. Hasselaer makes himself known when the Spaniards want to take his brother Claes Dirkz. prisoner, 1809-1810 . Spanish soldiers enter through a door

Portrait of an officer of the Leiden civic guard in front of the gate of the headquarters of the St. George guards, 1673

Banquet at the Crossbowmen's Guild in Celebration of the Treaty of Münster, 1648
Banquet at the Crossbowmen's Guild in Celebration of the Treaty of Munster, 1648. Other Title(s): The Celebration of the Peace of Munster, 18 June 1648

Portrait of Pieter Dircksz Hasselaer (1554-1616), after c.1610. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Pieter Dircksz Hasselaer (1554-1616), after c.1610. Copy after Cornelis van der Voort

Officers and Other Civic Guardsmen of the IIIrd District of Amsterdam, under the Command of Captain Creator
Officers and Other Civic Guardsmen of the IIIrd District of Amsterdam, under the Command of Captain Allaert Cloeck and Lieutenant Lucas Jacobsz Rotgans, 1632

The Company of Captain Pieter Dircksz Hasselaer and Lieutenant Jan Gerritsz Hooft, Amsterdam, c.1595-c.1605

Officers and Other Civic Guardsmen of the IIIrd District of Amsterdam, under the Command of Captain Creators
Officers and Other Civic Guardsmen of the IIIrd District of Amsterdam, under the Command of Captain Jacob Gerritsz Hoyngh and Lieutenant Nanningh Florisz Cloeck, 1616

Officers and Other Civic Guardsmen of the IVth District of Amsterdam, under the Command of Captain J Creator
Officers and Other Civic Guardsmen of the IVth District of Amsterdam, under the Command of Captain Jan Claesz van Vlooswijck and Lieutenant Gerrit Hudde, 1642

Officers and other Civic Guardsmen of the XIX District of Amsterdam, under the command of Captain Co Creator
Officers and other Civic Guardsmen of the XIX District of Amsterdam, under the command of Captain Cornelis Bicker and Lieutenant Frederick van Banchem, waiting to welcome Marie de Medicis

Officers and other Civic Guardsmen of the V District in Amsterdam under the command of Captain Corne Creator
Officers and other Civic Guardsmen of the V District in Amsterdam under the command of Captain Cornelis de Graeff and Lieutenant Hendrick Lauwrensz, 1642

Officers and Other Civic Guardsmen of District XVIII in Amsterdam, under the Command of Captain Albe Creator
Officers and Other Civic Guardsmen of District XVIII in Amsterdam, under the Command of Captain Albert Dircksz Bas and Lieutenant Lucas Pietersz Conijn, 1645

The Company of Captain Dirck Jacobsz Rosecrans and Lieutenant Pauw, 1588. Creator: Cornelius Ketel
The Company of Captain Dirck Jacobsz Rosecrans and Lieutenant Pauw, 1588. Other Title(s): The Company of Captain Dirck Jacobsz Rosecrans and Lieutenant Pauw, Amsterdam, 1588

Portrait of Maerten Rey (1595/96-1632), 1627. Creator: Nicolaes Eliasz Pickenoy
Portrait of Maerten Rey (1595/96-1632), 1627. Other Title(s): Maerten Rey (d. 1632), Wine Merchant and Steward of the Arquebusiers Civic Guard

Amsterdam Civic Guard of District XIX under the leadership of Captain Cornelis Bicker
3709985 Amsterdam Civic Guard of District XIX under the leadership of Captain Cornelis Bicker and Lieutenant Frederick van Banchem, ready for the reception in September 1638 of Marie de Medici

Portrait of a Member of the Haarlem Civic Guard, c. 1636-8 (oil on canvas)
4073425 Portrait of a Member of the Haarlem Civic Guard, c.1636-8 (oil on canvas) by Hals, Frans (1582/3-1666); 86 x 69 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Banquet of Eighteen Amsterdam Guardsmen of Squad L, known as The Perch Eaters
3709984 Banquet of Eighteen Amsterdam Guardsmen of Squad L, known as The Perch Eaters, 1566 (oil on panel) by Barendsz, Dirck (1534-92); 120x295 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Militia Company of District XI under the Command of Captain Reynier Reael
3545943 Militia Company of District XI under the Command of Captain Reynier Reael, Known as The Meagre Company, 1637 (oil on canvas) by Hals, Frans (1582/3-1666); 209x429 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Tumult in a Greek Church at Constantinople upon the Reading of an Encyclical Calling upon Greek Ottoman Subjects to
3637907 The Tumult in a Greek Church at Constantinople upon the Reading of an Encyclical Calling upon Greek Ottoman Subjects to Join the Civic Guard (engraving) by English School

Diogenes Looking for an Honest Man, 1652 (oil on canvas)
5863931 Diogenes Looking for an Honest Man, 1652 (oil on canvas) by Everdingen, Cesar Boetius van (c.1616/17-78); 75.9x103.6 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague

The Riot between French and English Fishermen at Ostend (engraving)
1046068 The Riot between French and English Fishermen at Ostend (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Riot between French and English Fishermen at Ostend)

A Game of Cards, c. 1655-9 (oil on panel)
3930810 A Game of Cards, c.1655-9 (oil on panel) by Metsu, Gabriel (1629-67); 65x58 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Dutch, out of copyright

Amsterdam civic guard of District XVIII under Captain Albert Bas
3545942 Amsterdam civic guard of District XVIII under Captain Albert Bas and Lieutenant Lucas Conijn, 1645 (oil on canvas) by Flinck, Govaert (1615-60); 347x244 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Civic Guard of the III District of Amsterdam, under the Command of Captain Allaert Cloeck
3545944 Civic Guard of the III District of Amsterdam, under the Command of Captain Allaert Cloeck and Lieutenant Lucas Jacobsz Rotgans, 1632 (oil on canvas) by Keyser

Portrait of Loef Vredericx as an Ensign, 1626 (oil on panel)
5863970 Portrait of Loef Vredericx as an Ensign, 1626 (oil on panel) by Keyser, Thomas de (1596/7-1667); 92.5x69 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague

The Belgian Strikes, the Civic Guard firing on the Mob at Louvain (engraving)
1043714 The Belgian Strikes, the Civic Guard firing on the Mob at Louvain (engraving) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Belgian Strikes)

Portrait of a Member of the Haarlem Civic Guard, c. 1636 / 1638. Creator: Frans Hals
Portrait of a Member of the Haarlem Civic Guard, c. 1636/1638

The Company of the Civic Guard of Amsterdam... in 1645, (1914). Creator: Govaert Flinck
The Company of the Civic Guard of Amsterdam, Under Captain Albert Bas and Lieutenant Conyn, in 1645, (1914). Militia Company of District XVIII under the Command of Captain Albert Bas

The Standard Bearer, Floris Soop, 1654 (oil on canvas)
3432855 The Standard Bearer, Floris Soop, 1654 (oil on canvas) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 140.3x114.9 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: The flag)

Officers and other Marksmen of the V District in Amsterdam Led by Captain Cornelis de Graeff and Lieutenant Hendrick Lauwrensz, 1642. Found in the collection of Amsterdam Museum

Parisian Civic Guard, 1887. Artist: A Lemercier
Parisian Civic Guard, 1887. A print from Francois Cudets Histoire des Corps de Troupes de la Ville de Paris, France, 1887

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

Bellona 1633 Oil canvas 50 x 38 3 / 8 127 97. 5 cm
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Portrait of Isaac van Goudoever, print maker: Reinier Vinkeles, Jan Ekels II, 1786 - 1809

Banquet of the Crossbowmens Guild in Celebration of the Treaty of Munster, 1648
XOS1109237 Banquet of the Crossbowmens Guild in Celebration of the Treaty of Munster, 1648 (oil on canvas) by Helst, Bartolomeus van der (1613-70); 232x547 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Civic Guard Parade near Chain Bridge in Budapest by Samuel Lehnhardt, engraving, 1840
Hungary, 19th century. Civic Guard Parade near the Chain Bridge in Budapest. Engraving by Samuel Lehnhardt, 1840

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"The Civic Guard: A Glimpse into the Dutch Golden Age" Step back in time to the 17th century, where Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn immortalized the Amsterdam Civic Guard in his masterpiece, "The Night Watch. " This iconic painting, completed in 1642, showcases a group of guardsmen ready for duty. The oil on canvas composition captures their strength and determination. In another captivating artwork from that era, we witness Captain Cornelis Bicker and Lieutenant Frederick van Banchem leading the Amsterdam Civic Guard of District XIX. Painted in 1640, this depiction commemorates their preparation for welcoming Marie de Medici during her visit to Amsterdam. Haarlem's it is celebrated through portraiture. One such example is the enigmatic "Portrait of a Member of the Haarlem Civic Guard, " created between 1636-8. This oil on canvas piece portrays an individual member with pride and dignity. Moving beyond paintings, we encounter scenes that depict various aspects life. In "The Perch Eaters, " eighteen guardsmen gather for a banquet after fulfilling their duties. Meanwhile, Captain Reynier Reael commands the Militia Company of District XI with authority and valor. Not limited to visual arts alone, engravings tell tales as well. One engraving depicts a tumultuous event within a Greek church at Constantinople when an encyclical called upon Greek Ottoman subjects to join the civic guard—an incident filled with tension and chaos. Rembrandt's work extends beyond capturing military scenes; he delves into philosophical themes too. In "Diogenes Looking for an Honest Man, " painted in 1652, he explores human nature's search for truth amidst deceitful surroundings. Other prints showcase moments outside Dutch borders—a riot between French and English fishermen at Ostend serves as inspiration for one engraving while card games provide leisurely respite in "A Game of Cards.