Soldier on guard with a helm bringing its fuse to his mouth to blow it clean (no. 39), c. 1600, A soldier on guard, full-length, to the right, holding a helm (a particular type of firearm) with his left hand (no. 39), c. 1600. With his right hand, he brings a burning wick to his mouth to blow it clean. This is therefore the same position as the one shown in the sixth print of the series. Plate 39 in the instructions for handling the rudder: Corte onderwysinghe op de figuerliicke afbeeldinghe, belanghende t'rechte ghebruyck des Roers. Part of the illustrations in: J. de Gheyn, Wapenhandelinghe

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