Soldier on guard taking his helm from his shoulder (no. 34), c. 1600, A soldier on guard, full-length, to the right, taking a helm (a particular type of firearm) from his left shoulder with his right hand (no. 34), c. 1600. In his left hand, in addition to the butt of the rudder, there is also a burning fuse. This is therefore the same position as the one shown in the second print of the series. Plate 34 in the instructions for handling the rudder. Part of the illustrations in: J. de Gheyn, Wapenhandelinghe van Roers Musquetten ende spiessen, Amsterdam, 1608. Martial arts circa 1600., print

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