Historic Military Training

Early illustrations depicting soldiers in training, emphasizing the techniques and discipline required for weapon handling and combat readiness.

Gheyn, Jacob de (II), Netherlands, Baudous, Robert de, Arms Handling of Roer Muskets and Spies, Soldier on guard holding his rudder at his right side, pointing upwards at an angle, his finger on the trigger, A soldier on guard, full-length, facing right, holding a rudder (a type of firearm) with both hands at his right side, his right index finger on the trigger, the barrel pointing upwards at an angle. In his left hand, besides the barrel of the rudder, he also holds a burning fuse. This print is part of a series of 42 numbered prints of gunners from the Wapenhandelinghe., print, prent, prints, prenten, height 260 mm, width 183 mm, 1565 - 1629-03-29, print maker, prentmaker, 1597 - 1607, fourth quarter 16th century, first quarter 17th century, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), 1574 - 1659, Work conception
Gheyn, Jacob de (II), Netherlands, Baudous, Robert de, Arms Handling of Roer Muskets and Spies, Soldier on guard holding his rudder at his right side, pointing upwards at an angle, his finger on the trigger, A soldier on guard, full-length, facing right, holding a rudder (a type of firearm) with both hands at his right side, his right index finger on the trigger, the barrel pointing upwards at an angle. In his left hand, besides the barrel of the rudder, he also holds a burning fuse. This print is part of a series of 42 numbered prints of gunners from the Wapenhandelinghe., print, prent, prints, prenten, height 260 mm, width 183 mm, 1565 - 1629-03-29, print maker, prentmaker, 1597 - 1607, fourth quarter 16th century, first quarter 17th century, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), 1574 - 1659, Work conception