Soldier shaking powder from his rudder (no. 18), c. 1600, A soldier, full-length, to the right, shaking a rudder (a certain type of firearm) with both hands, to get off any powder that may have fallen outside the pan (the powder reservoir) (no. 18), c. 1600. In his left hand, in addition to the barrel of the rudder, there is also a burning wick. Plate 18 in the instructions for handling the helm. Part of the illustrations in: J. de Gheyn, Wapenhandelinghe van Roers Musquetten ende spiessen, Amsterdam, 1608. Martial art circa 1600., print maker: Jacob de Gheyn (II) (workshop of), intermediary

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