Soldier laying his helm on his shoulder with his right hand (no. 32), c. 1600, A soldier, full-length, to the right, laying a helm (a particular type of firearm) on his left shoulder with his right hand, the barrel pointing upward (no. 32), c. 1600. In his outstretched left hand a burning wick (with the smoke in this second state). Plate 32 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 draughtsman

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