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Soldier carrying his spear on his right shoulder, the point angled towards the ground
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
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A soldier, full-length, facing right, carrying a spear (lance) on his right shoulder, the point angled towards the ground. His right hand on the spear. 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 op zijn rechterschouder draagt, de punt schuin naar de grond gericht. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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