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Soldier holding his spear upright with both hands high above the ground in front of him
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 spear (lance) upright with both hands in front of him, high above the ground. This is the first movement for lowering the spear upright to the ground. This print is part of the series of 32 numbered prints of spear-bearers from the Wapenhandelinghe.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineSoldaat die zijn spies met beide handen rechtop voor zich hoog boven de grond vasthoudt. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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