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Soldier pulling his ramrod from the barrel of his musket
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Soldier pulling his ramrod from the barrel of his musket

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 at his left thigh and with his right hand withdrawing the ramrod from the barrel. This print is part of the series of 42 hand-numbered prints of musketeers in the Wapenhandelinghe.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printfirearms: rifleTachtigjarige Oorlog
Credit lineSoldaat die zijn laadstok uit de loop van zijn roer trekt. c. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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