Soldier on guard giving the fuse on the cock of his helm the right place and shape (no. 41), c. 1600, A soldier on guard, full-length, to the right, holding a helm (a particular type of firearm) with his left hand (no. 41), c. 1600. With the thumb and middle finger of his right hand, he is positioning and shaping the burning wick on the cock (part of the ignition mechanism) of his helm. This is therefore the same position as the one shown in the eighth print of the series. Plate 41 in the instructions for handling the rudder. Part of the illustrations in: J. de Gheyn, Wapenhandelinghe van Roers Musquetten ende spiessen, Amsterdam, 1608. Martial arts circa 1600., print maker: Jacob de Gheyn (II) (workshop of), intermediary draughtsman: Jacob de Gheyn (II), print maker: Northern Netherlandsprint maker: Northern Netherlands, publisher: Amsterdam, publisher: Amsterdam, 1597 - 1607 and/or 1608, paper, engraving, height 260 mm × width 185 mm
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