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Soldier aiming and firing the musket (no. 11), ca. 1600
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Soldier aiming and firing the musket (no. 11), 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 horizontally, aiming and firing (no. 11), ca. 1600. Plate 11 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 en vuurt de roer (nr. 11), ca. 1600. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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