Vaandeldrager der Friessche Prov: Schutterij. Op de keerzijde de woorden: Eerste Ban Friezen 1835 - 1850

"Vaandeldrager der Friessche Prov. Schuttery" (Flag Bearer of the Frisian Provincial Guard) is a watercolor by Albertus Verhoesen depicting a soldier in full uniform holding a flag. Created between 1835 and 1850, this small-scale artwork is a detailed illustration of a member of the Frisian Provincial Guard, possibly a Schutterij (civic guard) unit. The inscription on the back of the piece indicates the flag bearer's association with the "First Ban of Frisians." The image exemplifies Verhoesen's style of meticulously rendered military figures and uniforms, showcasing the detail of 19th-century Dutch military attire and the symbolic importance of flags in historical militias. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, this piece provides a glimpse into the history of Dutch military culture and the specificities of local military formations.