Gheyn, Jacob de (II), Netherlands, Baudous, Robert de, Arms Handling of Roers Musquettes and Spies, Soldier Blowing Powder from His Musket, A soldier, full-length, holding a musket (a type of firearm) to his mouth with both hands and blowing over it, to remove any powder that may have fallen outside the pan (the powder reservoir). In his left hand, besides the barrel of the musket, he also holds a furket (musket fork) and a burning fuse. This print is part of a series of 43 numbered prints of musketeers from the Wapenhandelinghe., print, prent, prints, prenten, height 273 mm, width 193 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