Soldier placing his musket on his shoulder with his right hand, ca. 1645, A soldier, full-length, to the right, placing a musket (a certain type of firearm) on his left shoulder with his right hand, the barrel pointing upwards. In his left hand a burning fuse and a furket (musket fork), ca. 1645. Adapted from plate 33 in the instructions for handling the musket in the Wapenhandelinghe by J. de Gheyn. Military system around 1600., print, print maker: Petrus Rucholle, (mentioned on object), after print by: Jacques de Gheyn (II), (workshop of), Southern Netherlands, 1645 - 1647, paper, engraving

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