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Soldier holding his musket upright with his right hand
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
A soldier, full-length, facing right, holding a matchlock (a specific type of firearm) in his right hand, the barrel pointing upward, before placing the weapon on his left shoulder. In his outstretched left hand, a burning match. This print is part of the series of 42 hand-numbered prints of matchlockmen in the Wapenhandelinghe. On this copy, the number is printed.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineSoldaat die zijn roer met zijn rechterhand rechtop vasthoudt. c. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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