Monday, 9 March 2026

Interesting pike and shot picture

 Full picture and description. Paulus Lesire (1611-1654)

The departure of Queen Henrietta Maria of England of Scheveningen on 26 February 1643. (Coll. Stockholms Auktionsverk, Stockholm)
Paulus Lesire (1611-1654) painted also the departure of Henrietta Maria. This painting depicts many citizens, noblemen, soldiers and the Hague shooters. Probably the shooters from The Hague are in a 'daily' dressed in uniform and the painting gives an image of the second room Queen Henriette Maria on February 26, 1643.

1 comment:

Duke of Baylen said...

It is a striking picture, full of detail. I was interested in the variety of stocking colour though this may be an artistic choice rather than a fashion choice. Stephen