Jewish Security Guard in 1831, Jan Nepomucen Głowacki, circa 1831

A 19th century engraving showing members of the jewish security guard, an armed paramilitary force during the november uprising. Engraving by fryderyk krzysztof dietrich based on original painting by jan nepomucen głowacki. Date: circa 1831. Place of creation: Warsaw. Dimensions: 29 × 38 cm (11.4 × 14.9 in). Medium: steel engraving print on paper. Collection: Jewish Historical Institute. Żydowska Straż Bezpieczeństwa by JN Głowacki