Arquebusier Collection

Modern era. Arquebusier. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Group of soldiers, 1554. Pikeman in corselet, gorget and steelhat; archer in brigandines, quilted breastplate
FLO4678231 Group of soldiers, 1554. Pikeman in corselet, gorget and steelhat; archer in brigandines, quilted breastplate, steel skull-cap

La Ronde de nuit, d'après Rembrandt, c.1853. Creator: Felix Francois Georges Philibert Ziem
La Ronde de nuit, d'apres Rembrandt, c.1853

A soldier taking aim, from the Marksmen series, plate 11, in Waffenhandlung von... published 1608
A soldier taking aim, from the Marksmen series, plate 11, in Waffenhandlung von den Roren Musquetten undt Spiessen / Wapenhandelinghe van Roers Musquetten ende Spiessen (The Exercise of Arms)

A soldier pouring powder into the pan, from the Marksmen series, plate 16, in Wa... published 1608
A soldier pouring powder into the pan, from the Marksmen series, plate 16, in Waffenhandlung von den Roren Musquetten undt Spiessen / Wapenhandelinghe van Roers Musquetten ende Spiessen

A soldier holding his caliver, from the Marksmen series, plate 1, in Waffenhandl... published 1608
A soldier holding his caliver, from the Marksmen series, plate 1, in Waffenhandlung von den Roren Musquetten undt Spiessen / Wapenhandelinghe van Roers Musquetten Ende Spiessen (The Exercise of Arms)

A soldier holding up his caliver in his right hand and extending his left to rec... published 1608
A soldier holding up his caliver in his right hand and extending his left to receive it, from the Marksmen series, plate 3

A soldier ramming home powder and bullet with the ramrod, from the Marksmen seri... published 1608
A soldier ramming home powder and bullet with the ramrod, from the Marksmen series, plate 26, in Waffenhandlung von den Roren Musquetten undt Spiessen / Wapenhandelinghe van Roers Musquetten ende

A soldier charging his caliver which is held stock down, from the Marksmen serie... published 1608
A soldier charging his caliver which is held stock down, from the Marksmen series, plate 23, in Waffenhandlung von den Roren Musquetten undt Spiessen / Wapenhandelinghe van Roers Musquetten ende

Standard bearer for a company of arquebusiers, 17th century
5855360 Standard bearer for a company of arquebusiers, 17th century. by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: Standard bearer for a company of arquebusiers, 17th century)

Arquebusiers (infantrymen armed with arquebuses, a form of long gun) on horseback with snaphance carbines, reproduced from Instructions for the Cavallrie, 1632

Arquebusier loading his weapon, early 16th Century (colour litho)
5216812 Arquebusier loading his weapon, early 16th Century (colour litho) by Semant, Paul de (1855-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arquebusier loading his weapon, early 16th Century)

Arquebusier of the 16th Century, c. 1880 (litho)
KW441339 Arquebusier of the 16th Century, c.1880 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Arquebusier (engraving)
3628763 Arquebusier (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arquebusier. Illustration for Scenes and Characters of the Middle Ages by Edward L Cutts (Virtue)

Arquebusier of the time of king Henry VIII, 1509-47
LLM456417 Arquebusier of the time of king Henry VIII, 1509-47 by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arquebusier of the time of king Henry VIII, 1509-47)

Harquebusier, 1500 (chromolitho)
1094347 Harquebusier, 1500 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harquebusier, 1500)

Drawing of a Mounted Arquebusier (Soldier on Horseback), late 16th century

Arquebusier, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Arquebusier, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud

French Soldiers Ca 1600
Two French soldiers of the time of Henri IV - an ARQUEBUSIER A PIED (foot arquebusier) and a CAPITAINE DE GENDARMES

Arquebusier Of The 16Th Century. From Military And Religious Life In The Middle Ages By Paul Lacroix Published London Circa 1880

Military equipment and weapons from the 17th century.. Lancers and arquebusier in the center. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes

Arquebusier or hand-gun maker. Woodcut by Jost Amman (1539-1591) Swiss engraver

Arquebusier (c. 1600). Litography

French Arquebusier / C17Th
A French foot Arquebusier with his ornate arquebus gun

Arquebusier 17th Century
An Arquebusier insert the powder into his Arquebus, a portable long-barrelled pre- cursor to the musket, which had a wheel or match-lock action and a hook-shaped butt

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In the modern era, the arquebusier continues to captivate us with their historical significance and intricate weaponry. The Museo Militar's 1883 engraving showcases the artistry and attention to detail that went into depicting these skilled soldiers. From Robert Willemsz de Baudous' Marksmen series published in 1608, we catch a glimpse of the arquebusier's precision and focus. In plate 11, a soldier takes aim with unwavering determination, embodying the essence of marksmanship. Plate 16 reveals another aspect of their expertise as a soldier pours powder into the pan, preparing for action. The caliver becomes an extension of their strength and agility in plate With his right hand firmly gripping the weapon while extending his left to receive orders or communicate with comrades, this arquebusier exudes confidence on the battlefield. Plate after plate depicts various stages of preparation; from ramming home powder and bullet with a steady hand to charging their calivers stock down for maximum impact. These images offer insight into not only their physical prowess but also their strategic mindset. Even beyond individual soldiers, we see how important they were as part of larger units. The standard bearer proudly represents a company of arquebusiers from the seventeenth century - symbolizing unity and loyalty among these brave infantrymen armed with long guns. Color lithographs bring life to earlier centuries where we witness an early sixteenth-century arquebusier loading his weapon meticulously while another lithograph captures an arquebusier from around c. 1880 - reminding us that even then they held fascination for artists seeking to preserve history through art forms like lithography or engravings. The legacy lives on as each depiction sheds light on this unique warrior class known as "arquebusiers. " Their contributions have shaped military tactics throughout history, leaving an indelible mark on warfare forever engraved in our collective memory.