Historical Military Artwork

Engravings depicting soldiers handling firearms from the early 1600s, showcasing historical military training and weapon handling techniques.

Gheyn, Jacob de (II), Netherlands, Baudous, Robert de, Arms Handling of Roer's Musquettes and Spires, Soldier Pressing the Match on the Cock of His Musket, A soldier, full-length, facing right, holding a musket (a type of firearm) with his left hand. With his right hand he presses a burning match on the cock (part of the ignition mechanism) of his musket. This print is part of a series of 43 numbered prints of musketeers from the Wapenhandelinghe., print, prent, prints, prenten, height 266 mm, width 193 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's Musquettes and Spires, Soldier Pressing the Match on the Cock of His Musket, A soldier, full-length, facing right, holding a musket (a type of firearm) with his left hand. With his right hand he presses a burning match on the cock (part of the ignition mechanism) of his musket. This print is part of a series of 43 numbered prints of musketeers from the Wapenhandelinghe., print, prent, prints, prenten, height 266 mm, width 193 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