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Soldier carrying his musket on his shoulder
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
A soldier, full-length, facing right, with a matchlock (a specific type of firearm) resting on his left shoulder. In his left hand, besides the stock of the matchlock, a burning match. This is the same position as shown in the first print of the series. This print is part of the series of 42 hand-numbered prints of matchlockmen in the Wapenhandelinghe.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineSoldaat die zijn roer op zijn schouder draagt. c. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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