Gheyn, Jacob de (II), Netherlands, Baudous, Robert de, Arms Handling of Roer's Musquettes and Spies, Soldier on Guard Pressing the Match on the Cock of His Musket, A soldier on guard, full-length, facing right, holding a musket (a type of firearm) with his left hand by the fork of the musket (musket fork) on which the barrel rests. With his right hand he presses a burning match on the cock (part of the ignition mechanism) of his musket. This print is part of a series of 43 numbered prints of musketeers from the Wapenhandelinghe., print, prent, prints, prenten, height 267 mm, width 194 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