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Soldier closing the pan of his musket (no. 17), ca. 1600
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Soldier closing the pan of his musket (no. 17), ca. 1600

1597 - 1607 · engraving; paper

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A soldier, full-length, facing right, closing the pan (the powder reservoir) of his musket (a certain type of firearm) with his right hand (no. 17), ca. 1600. In his left hand, besides the musket, also a burning match. Plate 17 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.

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printMaurice (Prince of Orange)weaponsTachtigjarige Oorlog
Credit lineSoldaat die de pan van zijn roer sluit (nr. 17), ca. 1600. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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