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Soldier holding his musket with both hands near his left thigh
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Soldier holding his musket with both hands near his left thigh

1597 - 1607 · engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

A soldier, full-length, facing right, holding a musket (a certain type of firearm) with both hands at his left thigh. In his left hand, besides the musket, a fork (musket fork). This print is part of the series of 43 numbered prints of musketeers from the Wapenhandelinghe.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printfirearms: rifle
Credit lineSoldaat die zijn musket met beide handen bij zijn linkerdijbeen vasthoudt. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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