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Soldier carrying his musket on his left shoulder and holding his fork in his left hand
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
A soldier, full-length, facing right, with a musket (a specific type of firearm) resting on his left shoulder. In his left hand, besides the butt of the musket, he holds a fork (musket fork) and a burning match. This print is part of the series of 43 numbered prints of musketeers from the Wapenhandelinghe.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineSoldaat die zijn musket op zijn linkerschouder draagt en zijn furket in zijn linkerhand vasthoudt. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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