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Soldier carrying his pike with his right hand at his right side, the point angled upwards and close to his stomach
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
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A soldier, full-length, facing right, carrying his spear (lance) with his right hand at his right side, the point directed diagonally upward and close to his stomach. 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 zijn rechterhand bij zijn rechterzijde draagt, de punt schuin omhoog gericht en vlakbij zijn buik. c. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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