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Soldier with an arquebus bringing his match to his mouth to blow it clean
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Soldier with an arquebus bringing his match to his mouth to blow it clean

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 matchlock musket (a specific type of firearm) with his left hand. With his right hand, he brings a burning match to his mouth to blow it clean. This print is part of the series of 42 numbered prints of matchlock musketeers from the Wapenhandelinghe.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printfirearms: rifle
Credit lineSoldaat met een roer die zijn lont naar zijn mond brengt om hem schoon te blazen. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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