Beschrijving van de eedaflegging door de schutterij te Utrecht, 1786 1786

This 1786 print by Everardus Tijhoff documents the oath-taking ceremony of the Utrecht Schutterij, a civic militia. The detailed text, printed in Dutch, describes the events of March 20th, 1786, outlining the procedures for the oath and the roles of the different officials involved. This artwork provides a glimpse into the civic life and governance of the Netherlands in the 18th century, highlighting the importance of military preparedness and civic duty. The small size of the print, measuring 285 mm in height and 160 mm in width, suggests it was intended for personal or private circulation. Keywords: Dutch, civic militia, oath-taking, 18th century, print, Utrecht Schutterij.