Soldier holding a rudder, sliding his right hand to the end of his ramrod (no. 25), c. 1600, A soldier, full-length, to the right, holding a rudder (a certain type of firearm) with his left hand near his left thigh and bringing his right hand to the end of his ramrod, which he rests against his right side (no. 25), c. 1600. Plate 25 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

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