Spelregels bij het Schutterijspel, ca. 1795-1815 1795 - 1815

"Spelregels bij het Schutterijspel," a document from 1795-1815 by Hendrik Moolenyzer, is a printed set of rules for a Dutch sharpshooting competition. The rules were designed for a specific group called "Het Gezelschutterij," demonstrating the significance of marksmanship in 18th-century Dutch culture. The text details regulations for the shooting event, outlining scores, equipment, and even consequences for violating the rules. This document, preserved in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the competitive spirit and social norms of the era.