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Soldier carrying his musket on his shoulder (no. 1), ca. 1600
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Soldier carrying his musket on his shoulder (no. 1), ca. 1600

1597 - 1607 · engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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A soldier, full-length, facing right, with a musket (a specific type of firearm) resting on his left shoulder (no. 1), ca. 1600. In his left hand, besides the butt of the musket, a burning match. Plate 1 in the instructions for handling the musket: Corte onderwysinghe op de figuerliicke afbeeldinghe, belanghende t'rechte ghebruyck des Roers. Part of the illustrations in: J. de Gheyn, Wapenhandelinghe van Roers Musquetten ende spiessen, 's-Gravenhage, 1607. Military affairs around 1600.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineSoldaat die zijn roer op zijn schouder draagt (nr. 1), ca. 1600. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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