Militairen Possibly 1700 - 1865

“Militairen” (Military) is a detailed, engraved, and possibly 17th-century print by the Dutch artist van der Haeghen, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum. The print presents a grid of 20 small figures, each representing a different rank or role within a military company. With depictions of figures in various postures and equipped with different weaponry and accoutrements, this engraving likely serves as a historical visual guide to military hierarchy. The text underneath each figure provides the title of each role in Dutch, further indicating the print's instructional purpose. The image’s intricate details and stylized depiction offer a valuable insight into the visual culture and societal practices surrounding military life in 17th or 18th-century Europe.