Historical Soldiers with Firearms

Illustrations of soldiers from around 1600 holding various historical firearms, showcasing military attire and weaponry details.

Gheyn, Jacob de (II), Netherlands, Baudous, Robert de, Arms Handling of Roer Muskets and Spies, Soldier Shaking Powder from His Rudder, A soldier, full-length, facing right, shaking a rudder (a type of firearm) with both hands to remove any powder that may have fallen outside the pan (the powder reservoir). 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, prints, height 258 mm, width 184 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 Spies, Soldier Shaking Powder from His Rudder, A soldier, full-length, facing right, shaking a rudder (a type of firearm) with both hands to remove any powder that may have fallen outside the pan (the powder reservoir). 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, prints, height 258 mm, width 184 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