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Soldier carrying his musket on his shoulder
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Soldier carrying his musket on 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, with a musket (a specific type of firearm) resting on his left shoulder. In his left hand, besides the butt of the musket, he also holds a burning match and a fork (musket fork). This is (almost) the same position as the one shown on the second print of the series. 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 op zijn schouder draagt. c. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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