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Soldier holding his musket with both hands by his left thigh, ca. 1645
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Soldier holding his musket with both hands by his left thigh, ca. 1645

Petrus Rucholle · 1645 - 1647 · 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, holding a musket (a certain type of firearm) with both hands near his left thigh. Printed on the reverse with text in French. Free copy after plate 22 in the instructions for handling the musket in the Wapenhandelinghe by J. de Gheyn. Military affairs around 1600.

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Credit lineSoldaat die zijn musket met beide handen bij zijn linkerdijbeen vasthoudt, ca. 1645. 1645 - 1647. Petrus Rucholle. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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