Beëdiging van het College van Gecommitteerden door de schutter-officieren op de Neude te Utrecht, 1786 Possibly 1786 - 1788

Cornelis van Cuylenburgh's "Beëdiging van het College van Gecommitteerden door de schutter-officieren op de Neude te Utrecht, 1786" is a detailed depiction of a historical event in Utrecht. The drawing, dating back to 1786-1788, shows the swearing-in ceremony of the College of Commissioners by the city's militia officers. The scene unfolds on the Neude square, with the surrounding buildings providing a sense of place. The artist captures the formality and solemnity of the occasion, highlighting the ranks of soldiers and officials present. This artwork offers a valuable glimpse into 18th-century Dutch life and the role of civic governance in Utrecht.