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Soldier taking his musket from his shoulder
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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, full-length, facing right, taking a musket (a specific type of firearm) from his left shoulder with his right hand. In his left hand, besides the stock of the musket, a fork (musket fork) and a burning match. This print is part of the series of 43 hand-numbered prints of musketeers in the Wapenhandelinghe.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printfirearms: rifleTachtigjarige Oorlog
Credit lineSoldaat die zijn musket van zijn schouder neemt. c. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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