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Soldier with an arquebus taking his match
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
A soldier, full-length, facing right, holding a matchlock musket (a specific type of firearm) with his left hand. In his left hand, besides the musket, he holds a burning match. With his right hand, he grasps this match. This print is part of the series of 42 numbered prints of matchlock musketeers from the Wapenhandelinghe.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineSoldaat met een roer die zijn lont pakt. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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