Why it matters
The officers of Haarlem's St Adrian militia gather outdoors in a courtyard, holding their weapons. For the first time, Hals also portrayed the sergeants, with halberds.
Did you know?
- It was painted in 1633.
- Two ensigns carry the flags of the blue and white brigades.
- It is in the Frans Hals Museum.
Based on the Wikipedia article The Officers of the St Adrian Militia Company in 1633 (CC BY-SA 4.0).
