Vaandel van het Korps Jagers der Utr: H. Sch. 1835 - 1850

Albertus Verhoesen created this print of the Standard of the Regiment of Utrecht Hunters. The standard bears the image of a radiant sun, a potent symbol found throughout history. In ancient Egypt, the sun god Ra was the source of all life. This motif was later adopted by the Romans as Sol Invictus, the Unconquered Sun, symbolizing power and renewal. The Baroque era saw Louis XIV of France embrace the sun as his personal emblem, representing his absolute authority. Note the evolution of the sun motif, transitioning from a deity to an emblem of royalty. The Utrecht Hunters appropriated this symbol for their military flag, reflecting a similar message of power and dominance. These symbols are not static; they’re vessels carrying historical, cultural, and psychological weight, constantly reshaped by collective memory. The enduring sun embodies power, its cyclical reappearance suggesting resilience and reinvention across generations.