Historical Soldiers in Action

Engravings of soldiers from the late 16th and early 17th centuries, showcasing various firearm handling techniques and military drills, rendered in detailed black and white.

Gheyn, Jacob de (II), Netherlands, Baudous, Robert de, Arms Handling of Roer Muskets and Spires, Soldier Releasing the Fuze from the Cock of His Rudder, A soldier, full-length, facing right, holding a rudder (a type of firearm) with his left hand. With his right hand he releases the burning fuse from the cock (part of the ignition mechanism) of his rudder. This print is part of a series of 42 numbered prints of gunners from the Wapenhandelinghe., print, prints, height 261 mm, width 183 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, Arms Handling of Roer Muskets and Spires, Soldier Releasing the Fuze from the Cock of His Rudder, A soldier, full-length, facing right, holding a rudder (a type of firearm) with his left hand. With his right hand he releases the burning fuse from the cock (part of the ignition mechanism) of his rudder. This print is part of a series of 42 numbered prints of gunners from the Wapenhandelinghe., print, prints, height 261 mm, width 183 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