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Sword with equestrian motifs
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
The many equestrian motifs on this sword suggest that it was once owned by a cavalry officer. Unusually, the scene of a large cavalry engagement extends over both parts of the shell guard. Mounted figures are also incorporated in the decoration of the knuckle guard and pommel.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineDegen met ruitermotieven. 1655 - 1665. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
