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Soldier carrying his spear horizontally at shoulder height with both hands
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
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A soldier, full-length, carrying a spear (lance) horizontally at shoulder height with both hands. 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 horizontaal op schouderhoogte draagt. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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