Soldier with a helm bringing his fuse to his mouth to blow it clean (no. 6), c. 1600, A soldier, full-length, to the right, holding a helm (a particular type of firearm) with his left hand (no. 6), c. 1600. With his right hand, he brings a burning wick to his mouth to blow it clean. Plate 6 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: Jacob de Gheyn (II), print maker: Northern

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