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Soldier carrying his pike with both hands at his right side, the point angled upwards
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
A soldier, full-length, carrying a spear (lance) with both hands at his right side, the point directed diagonally upward. This is the first movement for placing the spear on the ground. This print is part of the series of 32 hand-numbered prints of spear carriers in the Wapenhandelinghe.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineSoldaat die zijn spies met beide handen bij zijn rechterzijde draagt, de punt schuin omhoog gericht. c. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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