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Holding the Wick in the Right Hand in: Wapenhandelinghe, van roers, musquetten ende spiessen
workshop of Jacques de Gheyn (II), 1607
The famous book Wapenhandelinghe features 117 engravings of the marksmen, musketeers and lansquenets from the army of Prince Maurice of Orange. All the actions carried out by the soldiers with their weapons are illustrated step by step, from loading to firing and thrusting. This copy is exceptionally beautifully coloured and gilded and was specially made for someone in the prince’s immediate circle.
- Artwork typeprentalbum
- Object numberNG-2016-65
- Dimensionsheight 36 cm x width 26 cm
- Physical characteristicsingekleurde gravures in band van perkament, met goud op snee