Vertrek van de vrijwillige Amsterdamse schutterij, 1830 Possibly 1830

This anonymous print, titled "Vertrek van het mobile bataljon der Amsterdamsche schuttery 1' afdeeling", likely dates from 1830. The artwork portrays a departure of a unit of the Amsterdam Citizen Militia on boats at the river. The print depicts a historic moment, a portrayal of the military unit of the Amsterdam Citizen Militia departing for a destination unknown, while passing under a bridge and a windmill. It provides a glimpse into the life of 19th-century Amsterdam, revealing the city's military traditions. The work's detail and historical context makes it a valuable artifact for understanding the past.