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Soldier holding his musket with both hands at his left thigh
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Soldier holding his musket with both hands at his left thigh

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, holding a musket (a specific type of firearm) with both hands at his left thigh. In his left hand, besides the musket, a fork (musket fork). This print is part of the series of 43 hand-numbered prints of musketeers in the Wapenhandelinghe.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printfirearms: rifleTachtigjarige Oorlog
Credit lineSoldaat die zijn musket met beide handen bij zijn linkerdijbeen vasthoudt. c. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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