Soldier closing the pan of his helm (no. 17), c. 1600, A soldier, full-length, to the right, closing the pan (the powder reservoir) of his helm (a particular type of firearm) with his right hand (no. 17), c. 1600. In his left hand, in addition to the helm, a burning fuse. Plate 17 in the instructions for handling the helm. Part of the illustrations in: J. de Gheyn, Wapenhandelinghe van Roers Musquetten ende spiessen, Amsterdam, 1608. Martial arts circa 1600., print maker: Jacob de Gheyn (II) (workshop of), intermediary draughtsman: Jacob de Gheyn (II), print maker: Northern Netherlandsprint

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