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Soldier detaching the match from the flintlock 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 musket (a certain type of firearm) and a fork (musket fork) with his left hand. With his right hand, he removes the lit match lying on the pan (part of the ignition mechanism) of his musket. This print is part of the series of 43 numbered prints of musketeers from the Wapenhandelinghe.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineSoldaat die zijn lont van de haan van zijn musket losmaakt. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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