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Soldier holding his arquebus with his left hand at his right side
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 matchlock musket (a specific type of firearm) with his left hand at his right side. In his left hand, besides the musket, he holds a burning match. His right hand rests loosely on the trigger of the musket. This print is part of the series of 42 numbered prints of matchlock musketeers from the Wapenhandelinghe.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineSoldaat die zijn roer met zijn linkerhand bij zijn rechterzijde vasthoudt. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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