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Soldier carrying his spear with both hands by his right side, the point angled upwards and close to his stomach
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, carrying a spear (lance) with both hands by his right side, the point directed diagonally upwards and close to his stomach. Design for plate 20 in the instructions for handling the spear in the Wapenhandelinghe by J. de Gheyn (1607). Military affairs around 1600. Design for a print.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineSoldaat die zijn spies met beide handen bij zijn rechterzijde draagt, de punt schuin omhoog gericht en vlakbij zijn buik. 1596 - 1606. Jacques de Gheyn (II). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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