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Soldier, seen from behind, holding his spear upright with his right hand
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Soldier, seen from behind, holding his spear upright with his right hand

1597 - 1607 · engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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A soldier, full-length, seen from behind, holding a spear (lance) upright with his right hand. This is the third 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.

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Credit lineSoldaat, op de rug gezien, die zijn spies met zijn rechterhand rechtop vasthoudt. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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