Soldier closing the pan of his musket, ca. 1645, A soldier, full-length, to the right, closing the pan (the powder reservoir) of his musket (a certain type of firearm) with his right hand. In his left hand, in addition to the musket, also a furket (musket fork) and a burning fuse, ca. 1645. Printed on the back with text in French. Adapted from plate 18 in the instructions for handling the musket in the Wapenhandelinghe by J. de Gheyn. Military system around 1600., print, print maker: Petrus Rucholle, after print by: Jacques de Gheyn (II), (workshop of), Southern Netherlands, 1645 - 1647

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