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Soldier carrying his pike on his right shoulder, the point angled towards the ground
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
A soldier, full-length, facing right, carrying a spear on his right shoulder, the point angled towards the ground. His right hand is around the spear. This print is part of the series of 32 hand-numbered prints of spear-bearers in the Wapenhandelinghe. This copy has the number printed.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineSoldaat die zijn spies op zijn rechterschouder draagt, de punt schuin naar de grond gericht. c. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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