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Soldier, seen from the back, holding his pike upright with his right hand
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Soldier, seen from the back, holding his pike upright with his right hand

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, seen from the back, holding a spear (lance) upright with his right hand. This is the third movement for lowering the spear upright to the ground. This print is part of the series of 32 hand-numbered prints of spear carriers in the Wapenhandelinghe.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printTachtigjarige Oorlog
Credit lineSoldaat, op de rug gezien, die zijn spies met zijn rechterhand rechtop vasthoudt. c. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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