Kanonskogel voor tweeponders c. 1590 - 1596

This collection of weaponry, dating back to the late 16th century, provides a glimpse into the military technology of the period. It includes various components of a firearm, such as the barrel, ramrod, and cannonball, alongside a rapier with a distinctive basket hilt, and a halberd with a distinctive curved blade. The collection, housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the craftsmanship and ingenuity of weapon design during a time of significant military innovation.