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Flintlock hunting gun
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
The representation of a deer on the stock is a clear reference to hunting, which cannot be said of the mermaid on the other side. The gun has undergone a number of changes over the years. In the 19th century it was fitted with a new matchlock and both stock and barrel were shortened. This shows how hunters adapted their favourite guns to comply with current practice.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineFlintlock hunting gun. c. 1665. Edvardt Abrahams de Moor. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
