Soldier blowing the fuse and covering the pan with his fingers (no. 9), c. 1600, A soldier, full-length, to the right, holding a rudder (a certain type of firearm) with his left hand (no. 9), c. 1600. He brings the helm to his mouth to blow the fuse, using two fingers to cover the pan against sparks. Plate 9 in the instructions for handling the stirrer. 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: Jacob de Gheyn (II), print maker

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