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Soldier pressing his match onto the cock of his arquebus
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Soldier pressing his match onto the cock of his arquebus

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 presses a burning match against the cock (part of the ignition mechanism) of his musket. 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 die zijn lont op de haan van zijn roer drukt. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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