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Soldier shaping the match on the cock of his arquebus to the correct position and form
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
A soldier, full-length, facing right, holding a matchlock musket (a specific type of firearm) with his left hand. With his thumb and middle finger of his right hand, he positions the burning match on the cock (part of the ignition mechanism) of his musket correctly. This print is part of the series of 42 numbered prints of matchlock musketeers from the Wapenhandelinghe.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineSoldaat die de lont op de haan van zijn roer de juiste plek en vorm geeft. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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