Soldier carrying his musket on his shoulder (no. 34), c. 1600, A soldier, full-length, to the right, holding a musket (a particular type of firearm) resting on his left shoulder (no. 34), c. 1600. In his left hand, in addition to the butt of the musket, he also holds a burning fuse and a furket (musket fork). This is therefore (virtually) the same position as the one shown in the second print of the series. Bottom right incorrectly numbered 2, erased and corrected in 34. Plate 34 in the instructions for handling the musket: Shortest instruction for the figures, so much concerneth the right use of muskett. Part of the illustrations in an English edition of J. de Gheyns Wapenhandelinghe: J. de Gheyn, The exercise of armes for calivres, muskettes and pikes after the ordre of Maurits Prince of Orange, The Hague 1608. Martial arts circa 1600., print maker: Jacob de Gheyn (II) (workshop of), print maker: Robert de Baudous (possibly), Northern Netherlands, 1597 - 1608, paper, engraving, height 258 mm × width 185 mm
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