Waffenhandlung von den Rören Musquetten undt Spiessen [The Exercise of Arms]
by DE GHEYN, Jakob (1565-1629)
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Amsterdam: Johan Jansson, 1649. Folio. (14 3/4 x 10 1/2 inches). Engraved title, [4], [84], [6], [86], [6], [64] pp. 117 numbered plates. Full marbled calf, front and back boards gilt. Gilt spine with raised bands in 7 compartments
Provenance: Johann Jacob Freiherr De Walbott Et Bornheim (bookplate)
One of the most significant works of its kind from the Dutch Golden Age
This highly regarded work consists depictions of soldiers from the early 17th century, showcasing various military exercises and drills. The series includes 117 numbered plates from the drill manual for foot soldiers and is divided into three sets: Marksmen (42 plates), Musketeers (43 plates), and Lansquenets (32 plates), with individual figures in drill posture on each plate. These illustrations provide valuable insights into the weaponry, tactics, and military culture of the era. This work is highly regarded not only for its historical significance but also for its artistic quality, as Jacob de Gheyn II's attention to detail and technical skill are evident in each etching. "The Exercise of Arms" is a valuable resource for historians, military enthusiasts, and art scholars, offering a glimpse into the world of warfare and military training during the Dutch Golden Age.
Nagler, Die Monogrammisten pp. 887; Cohn, Catalog des antiquarischen Bücherlagers von Albert Cohn 97; Cockle, p.65.
Provenance: Johann Jacob Freiherr De Walbott Et Bornheim (bookplate)
One of the most significant works of its kind from the Dutch Golden Age
This highly regarded work consists depictions of soldiers from the early 17th century, showcasing various military exercises and drills. The series includes 117 numbered plates from the drill manual for foot soldiers and is divided into three sets: Marksmen (42 plates), Musketeers (43 plates), and Lansquenets (32 plates), with individual figures in drill posture on each plate. These illustrations provide valuable insights into the weaponry, tactics, and military culture of the era. This work is highly regarded not only for its historical significance but also for its artistic quality, as Jacob de Gheyn II's attention to detail and technical skill are evident in each etching. "The Exercise of Arms" is a valuable resource for historians, military enthusiasts, and art scholars, offering a glimpse into the world of warfare and military training during the Dutch Golden Age.
Nagler, Die Monogrammisten pp. 887; Cohn, Catalog des antiquarischen Bücherlagers von Albert Cohn 97; Cockle, p.65.
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- Bookseller
- Donald Heald Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 41358
- Title
- Waffenhandlung von den Rören Musquetten undt Spiessen [The Exercise of Arms]
- Author
- DE GHEYN, Jakob (1565-1629)
- Format/Binding
- Folio
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Johan Jansson
- Place of Publication
- Amsterdam
- Date Published
- 1649
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- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Spine
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- Folio
- A folio usually indicates a large book size of 15" in height or larger when used in the context of a book description. Further,...
- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
- Raised Band(s)
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- Plate
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