Soldier with a helm opening his powder horn (no. 22), c. 1600, A soldier, full-length, to the right, holding a helm (a particular type of firearm) with his left hand near his left thigh, the barrel pointing diagonally upward (no. 22), c. 1600. With his right hand, he opens a powder horn. Plate 21 in the instructions for handling the rudder. 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: Northern

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