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Soldier raising the musket with both hands (no. 10), ca. 1600
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Soldier raising the musket with both hands (no. 10), 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, holding a musket (a certain type of firearm) with both hands and pointing it diagonally upwards (no. 10), ca. 1600. Plate 10 in the instructions for handling the musket. Part of the illustrations in: J. de Gheyn, Wapenhandelinghe van Roers Musquetten ende spiessen, Amsterdam, 1608. Military affairs around 1600.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printMaurice (Prince of Orange)weaponsTachtigjarige Oorlog
Credit lineSoldaat richt de roer met beide handen omhoog (nr. 10), ca. 1600. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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