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Soldier holding his musket upright with his right hand, his left hand open to receive the weapon
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 musket (a specific type of firearm) with his right hand, the barrel pointing upwards, before transferring the weapon to his left hand. In his outstretched left hand, a lit match. This print is part of the series of 42 hand-numbered prints of musketeers in the Wapenhandelinghe.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineSoldaat die zijn roer met zijn rechterhand rechtop vasthoudt, zijn linkerhand open om het wapen aan te nemen. c. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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