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Soldier carrying his pike horizontally at shoulder height with both hands
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) horizontally with both hands at shoulder height. This print is part of the series of 32 hand-numbered prints of spear carriers in the Wapenhandelinghe. This copy with the number printed.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineSoldaat die zijn spies met beide handen horizontaal op schouderhoogte draagt. c. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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