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Soldier, seen from the front, holding his spear upright with both hands in front of him slightly above the ground
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
A soldier, full-length, holding a spear (lance) upright with both hands in front of him, slightly above the ground. This is the second movement for placing the spear on 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, van voren gezien, die zijn spies met beide handen rechtop voor zich iets boven de grond vasthoudt. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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