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Soldier blowing sparks from the pan of his musket
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) to his mouth and blowing over the pan (the powder reservoir). In his left hand, besides the musket, he holds a burning match. In his right hand, he holds a powder flask. 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 vonken wegblaast van de pan van zijn roer. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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