Schutter van 's-Gravenhage, ca. 1700 1690 - 1710

This etching, "Schutter van 's-Gravenhage," by Dutch artist Daniël (I) Marot, depicts a member of the Hague's civic guard, or Schutterij, around the turn of the 18th century. The Schutterij was responsible for maintaining order and defense in the city, and their distinctive uniforms were a source of civic pride. Marot, a renowned architectural draftsman and engraver, captured the soldier's regalia in meticulous detail, from his feathered hat to his elaborate sword belt. The work exemplifies the meticulous artistry and attention to detail that characterized Marot's work, and it remains an important visual record of Dutch military fashion in the late 17th century.