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Soldier with a musket taking the match (no. 5), ca. 1600
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Soldier with a musket taking the match (no. 5), 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. 5), ca. 1600. In his left hand, besides the musket, also a burning match. With his right hand he grasps this match. Plate 5 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 pakt (nr. 5), ca. 1600. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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