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Soldier with a musket transferring the match from his right to his left hand (no. 14), ca. 1600
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Soldier with a musket transferring the match from his right to his left hand (no. 14), 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 his left hand (no. 14), ca. 1600. The burning match in his right hand he transfers to his left hand. Plate 14 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 met een roer die zijn lont overbrengt van zijn rechter- naar zijn linkerhand (nr. 14), ca. 1600. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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