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Soldier carrying his spear with his right hand at his right side, the point angled upwards and close to his stomach
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Soldier carrying his spear with his right hand at his right side, the point angled upwards and close to his stomach

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, facing right, carrying his spear (lance) with his right hand at his right side, the point angled upwards and close to his stomach. This print is part of the series of 32 numbered prints of spear-bearers from the Wapenhandelinghe.

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Credit lineSoldaat die zijn spies met zijn rechterhand bij zijn rechterzijde draagt, de punt schuin omhoog gericht en vlakbij zijn buik. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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