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Soldier with a musket transferring his match from his right to his left hand
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. He transfers the burning match from his right hand to his left hand. 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 overbrengt van zijn rechter- naar zijn linkerhand. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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