Soldier on guard taking his musket from his shoulder (no. 35), c. 1600, A soldier on guard, full-length, to the right, taking a musket (a particular type of firearm) from his left shoulder with his right hand (no. 35), c. 1600. In his left hand, in addition to the butt of the musket, he also holds a furket (musket fork) and a burning fuse. This is therefore the same position as the one shown in the third print of the series. Plate 35 in the instructions for handling the musket: Corte onderrechtinghe op de figuerlicke afbeeldinghe, soo veel aengaet het recht ghebruyck van Musquet. Part of the illustrations in: J. de Gheyn, Wapenhandelinghe van Roers Musquetten ende speiessen, 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 255 mm × width 185 mm
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