De Staalmeesters: het college van staalmeesters (waardijns) van het Amsterdamse lakenbereidersgilde 1854

"De Staalmeesters: het college van staalmeesters (waardijns) van het Amsterdamse lakenbereidersgilde" is a lithograph created in 1854 by Dutch artist Adolf Carel Nunnink. This artwork, housed at the Rijksmuseum, depicts a group of men, likely members of the Amsterdam cloth makers guild, seated around a table in an official setting. The men are dressed in formal attire, with wide-brimmed hats and elaborate collars. The composition highlights the importance of the group, presenting a snapshot of civic life in 19th century Amsterdam. The artwork showcases Nunnink's mastery of detail and realistic representation, capturing the personalities of the individuals within a structured and formal setting. The artwork, while a lithograph, is reminiscent of earlier Dutch group portraits, particularly those of guild members, demonstrating the enduring tradition of representing societal hierarchies through visual art.