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French nobleman, seen from the back, dressed in the fashion of ca. 1630
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
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French gentleman, seen from the back at an angle, the right hand leaning on a long wooden hammer (used for the malie game) a sword along the left side. He wears a doublet on a calf-breeches and boots with wide turn-downs and spurs on high heels. His cape is worn over the left shoulder, 'à la Balagny'. Hat with two plumes. In the background the malie game is played on a malie field.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineFranse edelman, op de rug gezien, gekleed volgens de mode van ca. 1630. 1629. Abraham Bosse. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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