Nachtwakers fouilleren een man 1613 - 1667

This anonymous etching, "Nachtwakers fouilleren een man," depicts a scene of a group of watchmen searching a man in a nighttime setting. The men are depicted in detail, wearing their typical clothing and carrying weapons. The work, created sometime between 1613 and 1667, is a testament to the social realities of the time and highlights the importance of the nightwatch in maintaining order and security. The scene is likely set in a city or town, adding to the narrative of public safety and the role of the nightwatch in protecting citizens.