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Roman cavalry
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
In the midst of Roman cavalry a warrior has fallen from his horse, his helmet having rolled from his head and come to rest behind him. Two men rush to his aid, while the sky opens and God illuminates the fallen warrior. This print forms part of a six-part series on cavalry battles.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineRomeinse cavalerie. 1656. Theodorus van Kessel. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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