Soldier on guard covering the pan of his rudder with two fingers against sparks. feet out, to the right, holding a rudder (a certain type of firearm) with his left hand. On the cock (part of the ignition mechanism) of his rudder lies the burning wick. With the index finger and the middle finger of his right hand, he covers the pan (the powder container) of his rudder to protect the powder from sparks from the wick. This print is part of the series of 42 hand-numbered prints of gunmen in the Wapenwerkinghe. On this copy the number is printed, handling of weapons, military training, firearms
Soldier on guard covering the pan of his rudder with two fingers against sparks. feet out, to the right, holding a rudder (a certain type of firearm) with his left hand. On the cock (part of the ignition mechanism) of his rudder lies the burning wick. With the index finger and the middle finger of his right hand, he covers the pan (the powder container) of his rudder to protect the powder from sparks from the wick. This print is part of the series of 42 hand-numbered prints of gunmen in the Wapenwerkinghe. On this copy the number is printed, handling of weapons, military training, firearms: rifle, Jacob de Gheyn (II) (workshop of), The Hague, c. 1597 - 1607, paper, engraving, h 360 mm × w 260 mm
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