Soldier pouring powder into the pan of his musket, ca. 1645, A full-length soldier pouring powder from a powder flask into the pan (the powder reservoir) of a musket (a certain type of firearm). In his left hand, in addition to the musket, also a furket and a burning fuse, ca. 1645. Printed on the back with text in French. Adapted from plate 17 in the instructions for handling the musket in the Wapenhandelinghe by J. de Gheyn. Military system around 1600., print, print maker: Petrus Rucholle, after print by: Jacques de Gheyn (II), (workshop of), Southern Netherlands, 1645 - 1647, paper

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