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Soldier pouring powder into the barrel of his musket (no. 23), ca. 1600
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Soldier pouring powder into the barrel of his musket (no. 23), ca. 1600

1597 - 1607 · engraving; paper

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A soldier, full-length, facing right, holding a musket (a certain type of firearm) with his left hand at his left thigh, the barrel pointing diagonally upwards (no. 23), ca. 1600. With his right hand he opens a powder horn. Plate 23 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 in de loop van zijn roer giet (nr. 23), ca. 1600. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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