Officier van de artillerie van het Genootschap tot Nut der Schutterij te Amsterdam, 1787 1787

This anonymous watercolor depicts a detailed portrait of an officer of the artillery of the "Genootschap tot Nut der Schutterij" in Amsterdam, a civic militia that provided military defense for the city. The officer is dressed in the uniform of the time, complete with a tricorn hat, blue coat with gold trim, and white breeches. The presence of the cannon and cannonballs in the background further reinforces the military context of the artwork. The careful rendering of the officer's uniform and the realistic depiction of the cannon suggest the artwork's possible function as a record of military attire and weaponry during the 18th century.