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Soldier taking his ramrod from the holder under the barrel of his musket
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 at his left thigh and removing the ramrod from the holder under the barrel with his right 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 die zijn laadstok uit de houder onder de loop van zijn roer haalt. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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