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Soldier drawing his ramrod from the barrel of his musket
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Soldier drawing his ramrod from the barrel of his musket

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 at his left thigh and removing his ramrod from the barrel with his right hand. 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 laadstok uit de loop van zijn roer trekt. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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