Schutters van de compagnie van kapitein Joan Huydecoper en luitenant Frans van Waveren, 1648 1648 - 1672

"Schutters van de compagnie van kapitein Joan Huydecoper en luitenant Frans van Waveren, 1648" is a drawing by Pieter Jansz. created between 1648 and 1672. The artwork depicts a group of Dutch civic guards, or Schutters, standing in formation. It is a preparatory sketch for a larger painting, possibly a group portrait of the company of Captain Joan Huydecoper and Lieutenant Frans van Waveren. The drawing is rendered in a loose, gestural style, characteristic of Jansz.'s work, and captures the individual personalities of the subjects. It is a fascinating glimpse into the process of artistic creation and provides valuable insight into the society of 17th-century Holland.