Soldier pressing his fuse on the cock of his helm (no. 7), c. 1600, A soldier, full-length, to the right, holding a helm (a particular type of firearm) with his left hand (no. 7), c. 1600. With his right hand, he presses a burning wick onto the cock (part of the ignition mechanism) of his helm. Plate 7 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 Gheyn (II), print maker

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