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Soldier thrusting the point of his spear forward with his right hand and grasping the shaft with his left hand
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, thrusting the point of his spear (lance) forward with his right hand and holding the shaft with his left hand. This print is part of the series of 32 numbered prints of spear-bearers from the Wapenhandelinghe.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineSoldaat die met zijn rechterhand de punt van zijn spies naar voren steekt en met zijn linkerhand de schacht vastpakt. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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