Lodewijk Ernst, hertog van Brunswijk legt de eed af als veldmaarschalk, 1759 1789

This etching by Reinier Vinkeles depicts the Duke of Brunswick, Lodewijk Ernst, taking the oath as field marshal in 1759. The scene is set in a grand hall, with figures gathered around a table. The Duke is the central figure, raising his right hand to take the oath. This historical print, created in 1789, is an example of Dutch 18th-century art and offers a glimpse into the formal ceremony of military appointments. The etching, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a small yet detailed work, highlighting the grandeur of the event.