Soldier holding his helm upright with his right hand (no. 31), c. 1600, A soldier, full-length, to the right, holding a helm (a particular type of firearm) with his right hand, the barrel pointing upward, before placing the weapon on his left shoulder (no. 31), c. 1600. In his outstretched left hand a burning fuse. Plate 31 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

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