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Soldier carrying his spear with his left hand at his right side, the point angled upwards
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
A soldier, full-length, carrying a spear (lance) with his left hand at his right side, the point angled upwards. This is the second movement for lowering the spear to pass under an overhang. 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 zijn linkerhand bij zijn rechterzijde draagt, de punt schuin omhoog gericht. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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