of his most famous paintings The Standard Bearer (1664, Louvre) is signed 'Vigor Boucquet' and dated 1664. The work is traditionally believed to represent a person in military uniform. The standing figure holds over his shoulder a multicolored flag. On his armor, crossed by a red scarf fringed with gold, is spread a broad lace collar. His tunic of yellow leather covers a skirt in brown violet. The sleeves of his shirt are finely pleated. He wears blue stockings and a hat with white feathers is placed on a pedestal next to him. The swarthy complexion of the face, framed by long black hair, seems to denote a Spaniard. The countess of Comminges-Guitaud, who donated the painting to the Louvre, had bought the painting in Spain, which would point again to a Spanish sitter. There is, however, no firm evidence that the depicted person is a Spaniard garrisoned in Veurne. It is very well possible that the portrait depicts a member of a local civic guard or a company of archers. In the Church of Saint Walpurga of Veurne hangs his painting entitled They cleaned their souls in the blood of Christ. This canvas, painted around 1663, was intended for the altar of the Broederschap der Overledene Zielen in het Vageveur (Brotherhood of the Dead Souls in Purgatory), which had just been founded by pastor Jacob de Wieu. It shows purgatory with people amongst the flames begging for God's mercy for their souls. Christ is shown standing on a fountain-like elevation with blood pouring out of his wounds. In the foreground, two angels are lifting two female figures out of the pool of fire showing how Christ's sacrificed blood saves the souls. The Latin words "de albaverunt eas in sanguine agni" (They cleaned their souls in the blood of the lamb) are written on side of the elevation on which Christ is standing. For this church Boucquet also painted a Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian. The Saint Nicolas Church in Veurne also holds a Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian. The work was commissioned by the Sint-Sebastiaans hand bow guild of Veurne for the Saint Sebastian altar in this Church. One of his most important history paintings is The Judgment of Cambyses. It was commissioned by the city magistrate of Nieuwpoort as a gift to the city in 1671. Due to its large dimensions it must have made an overwhelming impression in the