Tamboer majoor van het Genootschap tot Nut der Schutterij te Amsterdam, 1787 1787

This anonymous watercolor from 1787 depicts a "Tamboer majoor," or drum major, of the "Genootschap tot Nut der Schutterij te Amsterdam," or Society for the Benefit of the Amsterdam Militia. The artwork is a detailed depiction of the drum major's uniform, which features a blue coat with intricate white and pink embroidery, a black tricorn hat, and black stockings. The drum major is holding a drum stick and a white and gold-trimmed drum. The painting is a testament to the importance of military traditions and the artistic skill of the anonymous artist. It serves as a visual documentation of 18th-century military attire, highlighting the grandeur and precision of the Amsterdam militia.