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Soldier blowing powder from his musket
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
A soldier, full-length, holding a matchlock musket (a specific type of firearm) to his mouth with both hands and blowing over it to dislodge any powder that may have fallen out of the pan (the powder reservoir). In his left hand, besides the barrel of the musket, he holds a burning match. 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 kruit van zijn roer blaast. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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