Author: after Gheyn, Jacques de II (1565-1629)
Title: [Original engraving by Jacques de Gheyn II] The second movement for Lowering the pike to the ground. (Set title: Wapenhandelinghe van Roers Mvsquetten ende spiessen... also known as 'The exercise of Arms').
Description: Plate nr. 6 of the set of the 'Lansquenets'. Numbered on the bottom right, '6'. Watermark with a vase of flower. Engraving on hand laid paper; plate mark: 257 x 186 mm, total: 299 x 228 mm; state III/3; slightly rubbed on the corners, otherwise, in great condition; tiny hole outside the plate. On verso traces of previous mounting. New Hollstein 431.

Keywords: Maritime & Military