Fine Art

Militia Company of District XI under the Command of Captain Reynier Reael — History & Facts

So much went wrong with this Amsterdam militia company portrait. Hals made several trips to the capital to portray the guardsmen, but some never showed up. Finally, he insisted they come to Haarlem, but they refused, instead engaging the Amsterdam painter Pieter Codde to complete the work.

Hals’ progress then remains unclear, but the composition and the seven figures on the left seem to be largely by him.

More Artworks by Frans Hals

A group of Haarlem officers in colorful sashes gathers around a banquet table set with glassware, plates, and a large pie, with a patterned banner behind them.

Banquet of the Officers of the St George Civic Guard

Frans Hals

A man in richly embroidered black clothing with a white ruff stands holding a broad-brimmed black hat at his side, gazing directly at the viewer.

Portrait of Jacob Pietersz Olycan (1596-1638)

Frans Hals

A young man with a curled moustache and pointed beard wears a lace ruff and richly embroidered black doublet, turning toward the viewer against a plain grey background.

Laughing Cavalier

Frans Hals

A group portrait of Amsterdam civic guard officers in black attire with blue and yellow sashes, standing and sitting in a spacious interior under a large archway.

Militia Company of District XI under the Command of Captain Reynier Reael, Known as ‘The Meagre Company’

Frans Hals

Five women in black gowns with white collars are seated and standing around a dark table in a dimly lit room with a framed landscape painting on the wall.

Regentesses of the Old Men's Alms House

Frans Hals

A young woman in a black dress with gold embroidery and a wide starched ruff holds an embroidered glove against a muted brown background.

Portrait of Aletta Hanemans (1606–1653)

Frans Hals

Lifesize portrait of a married couple by Frans Hals, oil on canvas

Portrait of a Married Couple, Likely Isaac Abrahamsz Massa and Beatrix van der Laen

Frans Hals

A man with flushed cheeks and a broad smile wears a black hat and tan jerkin, holding a glass of white wine with his right hand raised in mid-gesture.

The Merry Drinker

Frans Hals

A portrait of Paulus Verschuur by Frans Hals, showcasing his confident demeanor and attire.

Portrait of Paulus Verschuur

Frans Hals

Frans Hals's 'Portrait of Pieter van den Broecke' captures the essence of a 17th-century merchant-adventurer.

Portrait of Pieter van den Broecke

Frans Hals

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