Archers of district XI led by captain Reynier Reael, known as 'The meagre company,', Frans Hals, Pieter Codde
A commission for an Amsterdam militia painting was rarely awarded to a painter from outside the city. Frans Hals from Haarlem received it by exception, but was soon at odds with the militia. Amsterdam painter Pieter Codde then had to finish the seven figures on the right. He imitated Hals' style as best he could, even though he usually painted very smooth and delicate on small formats.
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