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Soldier pouring powder into the barrel of his musket
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Soldier pouring powder into 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, seen from the back, holding a musket (a certain type of firearm) with his left hand at his left thigh. In his left hand, besides the musket, a match; on his left wrist, a fork (musket fork). With his right hand, he pours powder from a powder measure into the barrel, which is angled upwards. 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 kruit in de loop van zijn musket giet. 1597 - 1607. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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