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Elegantly Dressed Soldier Preparing to Fire His Caliver

Jacques de Gheyn II

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man standing in a bent posture. He has a serious expression with furrowed brows and is dressed in detailed armor, including a helmet and a vest with padded sleeves. He is holding a smoking musket with both hands. The man's boots have woven patterns around the top. The background is simple and neutral.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1597
Medium
pen and brown ink with gray wash on laid paper
Dimensions
3450 × 4939 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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