Soldier carrying his musket on his shoulder (no. 33), ca. 1600

A soldier, full-length, facing right, with a musket (a specific type of firearm) resting on his left shoulder. In his left hand, besides the butt of the musket, a burning match (no. 33), ca. 1600. This is the same position as the one shown on the first print of the series. Plate 33 from 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.