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Soldier blowing on the match and covering the pan with his fingers
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Soldier blowing on the match and covering the pan with his fingers

c. 1597 - 1607 · engraving; hand coloring; 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 specific type of firearm) with his left hand. He brings the musket to his mouth to blow the match, covering the pan with two fingers to protect against sparks. This print is part of the series of 42 hand-numbered prints of musketeers in the Wapenhandelinghe. On this copy, the number is printed.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printfirearms: rifleTachtigjarige Oorlog
Credit lineSoldaat die de lont aanblaast en met zijn vingers de pan afdekt. c. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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