Schutterij van Nantes 1668

"Schutterij van Nantes" is an etching by Sébastien Leclerc I, created in 1668. The artwork depicts a scene of a civic guard company, known as the "Schutterij," in Nantes, France. The image shows the company members gathered in front of a fortified gate, with some members preparing their weapons while others stand around, engaging in conversations. This etching is a great example of Leclerc's detailed and realistic portrayal of everyday life in 17th century France. It now resides in the Rijksmuseum.