Gheyn, Jacob de (II), Netherlands, Baudous, Robert de, Arms Handling of Roer Muskets and Spies, Soldier on Guard Giving the Fuse on the Cock of His Rudder the Right Place and Shape, A soldier on guard, full-length, facing right, holding a rudder (a type of firearm) with his left hand. With the thumb and middle finger of his right hand, he gives the burning fuse on the cock (part of the ignition mechanism) of his rudder the right place and shape. This is therefore the same position as the one shown in the eighth print in the series. This print is part of a series of 42 numbered prints of gunners from the Wapenhandelinghe., print, prent, prints, prenten, height 259 mm, width 180 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