Vrijwillige Rustbewaarders te Paard van Utrecht, 1830 1830 - 1831

"Vrijwillige Rustbewaarders te Paard van Utrecht" (1830-1831) by Albertus Verhoesen (1806-1881) is a lithograph depicting mounted members of the Utrecht Volunteer Mounted Guard in the Netherlands. The print, now in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the distinctive blue uniforms and military bearing of these citizens who volunteered to safeguard their city. Verhoesen's work, with its meticulous detail, provided a visual record of the military attire and social landscape of the era. The image demonstrates the pride and sense of duty associated with these volunteers, offering insights into the 19th century Netherlands.