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Guard soldier taking his musket from his shoulder
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Guard soldier taking his musket from his shoulder

c. 1597 - 1607 · engraving; hand coloring; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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A soldier on guard, full-length, facing right, taking a matchlock (a specific type of firearm) from his left shoulder with his right hand. In his left hand, besides the stock of the matchlock, a burning match. This is the same position as shown in the second print of the series. This print is part of the series of 42 hand-numbered prints of matchlockmen in the Wapenhandelinghe.

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printfirearms: rifleTachtigjarige Oorlog
Credit lineSoldaat op wacht die zijn roer van zijn schouder neemt. c. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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