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Soldier Seen from Behind, Holding a Spear with Outstretched Arms Above His Head
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Soldier Seen from Behind, Holding a Spear with Outstretched Arms Above His Head

Johannes Antonius Canta · 1826 - c. 1888 · paper; pencil

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

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Copy after Jacob de Gheyn's 'Wapenhandelinghe van roers musquetten ende spiessen: achtervolghende de ordre van syn excellentie Maurits prince van Orangie grave van Nassau &c' from 1607. Sheet 16 recto from a sketchbook and album with 59 sheets.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
schetsboekbladcasting weapons: spear(military) uniforms
Credit lineSoldaat, op de rug gezien, die zijn spies met uitgestrekte armen voor zijn hoofd vasthoudt. 1826 - c. 1888. Johannes Antonius Canta. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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