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Soldier holding his musket at his right side 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, holding a musket (a certain type of firearm) with his left hand at his right side. In his left hand, besides the musket, a fork (musket fork) and a lit match. His right hand loosely on the trigger of the musket. 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 met zijn linkerhand bij zijn rechterzijde vasthoudt. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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Soldier Holding His Musket with His Left Hand at His Right Side