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Soldier pouring powder into the pan of his musket, ca. 1645
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Soldier pouring powder into the pan of his musket, ca. 1645

Petrus Rucholle · 1645 - 1647 · 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, pouring powder from a powder flask into the pan (the powder reservoir) of a musket (a specific type of firearm). In his left hand, besides the musket, a fork and a burning match, ca. 1645. Printed on the reverse with text in French. Free after plate 17 in the instructions for handling the musket in the Wapenhandelinghe by J. de Gheyn. Military affairs around 1600.

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Credit lineSoldaat die kruit in de pan van zijn musket giet, ca. 1645. 1645 - 1647. Petrus Rucholle. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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