Historical Musketeers Artwork

Classic illustrations of soldiers handling muskets, depicting historical firearm techniques and attire from the 17th century.

Gheyn, Jacob de (II), Netherlands, Baudous, Robert de, Wapenhandelinghe van Roers Muskets and Spies, Soldier holding his musket upright in his right hand, in his left hand the furket to place his weapon on, A soldier, full-length, facing right, holding a musket (a type of firearm) in his right hand, the barrel pointing upwards. In his outstretched left hand a burning fuse and a furket (musket fork), on which he can place his weapon. This print is part of a series of 43 numbered prints of musketeers from the Armistice., print, prints, height 270 mm, width 193 mm, 1565 - 1629-03-29, print maker, printmaker, 1597 - 1607, fourth quarter 16th century, first quarter 17th century, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), 1574 - 1659, Work conception
Gheyn, Jacob de (II), Netherlands, Baudous, Robert de, Wapenhandelinghe van Roers Muskets and Spies, Soldier holding his musket upright in his right hand, in his left hand the furket to place his weapon on, A soldier, full-length, facing right, holding a musket (a type of firearm) in his right hand, the barrel pointing upwards. In his outstretched left hand a burning fuse and a furket (musket fork), on which he can place his weapon. This print is part of a series of 43 numbered prints of musketeers from the Armistice., print, prints, height 270 mm, width 193 mm, 1565 - 1629-03-29, print maker, printmaker, 1597 - 1607, fourth quarter 16th century, first quarter 17th century, paper, engraving, engraving (printing process), 1574 - 1659, Work conception