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Soldier Holding His Musket with Both Hands Against His Left Thigh
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Soldier Holding His Musket with Both Hands Against His Left Thigh

anonymous · 1607 - 1699 · pen; paper; ink

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 specific type of firearm) with both hands near his left thigh. Copy after plate 22 in the instructions for handling the musket in the Wapenhandelinghe by J. de Gheyn (1607). Military affairs around 1600.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
drawingMaurice (Prince of Orange)weaponsTachtigjarige Oorlog
Credit lineSoldaat die zijn musket met beide handen bij zijn linkerdijbeen vasthoudt. 1607 - 1699. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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