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Soldier lifting his pike with his left hand above his left shoulder, his right hand raised to take it
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
A soldier, full-length, facing right, lifting a spear above his left shoulder with his left hand, his right hand raised to take hold of it. This print is part of the series of 32 hand-numbered prints of spear-bearers in the Wapenhandelinghe.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineSoldaat die zijn spies met zijn linkerhand boven zijn linkerschouder tilt, zijn rechterhand opgeheven om hem over te nemen. c. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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