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Militia Company of District VIII in Amsterdam
Militia Company of District VIII in Amsterdam under the Command of Captain Roelof Bicker Bartholomeus van der Helst (1613-1670), oil on canvas, c. 1643This work is 7.5 meters wide. Van der Helst did not line up the guardsmen in a monotonous row, but created depth by placing those wearing the brightest clothing at the front. And he also included himself.
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