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Soldier shaking powder from his musket (no. 18), ca. 1600
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Soldier shaking powder from his musket (no. 18), ca. 1600

1597 - 1607 · engraving; paper

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A soldier, full-length, facing right, shaking a musket (a certain type of firearm) with both hands, to remove any powder that may have fallen out of the pan (the powder reservoir) (no. 18), ca. 1600. In his left hand, besides the barrel of the musket, also a burning match. Plate 18 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 kruit van zijn roer schudt (nr. 18), ca. 1600. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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