Gheyn, Jacob de (II), Netherlands, Baudous, Robert de, Arms Handling of Roer Muskets and Spies, Soldier Blowing Powder from His Rudder, A soldier, full-length, holding a rudder (a type of firearm) to his mouth with both hands and blowing over it, in order 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, prent, prints, prenten, height 260 mm, width 181 mm, 1565 - 1629-03-29, print maker, prentmaker, 1597 - 1607, fourth quarter 16th century, fourth quarter 16e eeuw, first quarter 17th century, first quarter 17e eeuw, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), 1574 - 1659, Work conception