Soldier on guard with a rudder bringing his fuse to his mouth to blow it clean (no. 39), c. 1600, A soldier on guard, full-length, to the right, holding a rudder (a particular type of firearm) with his left hand (no. 39), c. 1600. With his right hand, he brings a burning wick to his mouth to blow it clean. This is therefore the same position as the one shown in the sixth print of the series. Plate 39 in the instructions for handling the rudder. Part of the illustrations in: J. de Gheyn, Wapenhandelinghe van Roers Musquetten ende spiessen, Amsterdam, 1608. Martial art 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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