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Soldier adjusting the match on the flintlock of his musket
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Soldier adjusting the match on the flintlock 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 musket (a certain type of firearm) with his left hand. With his thumb and middle finger of his right hand, he places the lit match against the pan (part of the ignition mechanism) of his musket in the correct position and shape. This print is part of the series of 43 numbered prints of musketeers from the Wapenhandelinghe.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printfirearms: rifle
Credit lineSoldaat die de lont op de haan van zijn musket de juiste plek en vorm geeft. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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