

Pair of Wheellock Pistols Made for the Bodyguard of the Prince-Elector of Saxony
Two long-barreled, antique-style pistols with wooden stocks and metal components. The stocks are dark brown with intricate gold-colored designs and inlays. The metal parts are predominantly silver-colored, with gold accents. Each pistol has a wheel-shaped mechanism on the side, characteristic of a wheellock. The butts of the guns are adorned with decorative metalwork. The background of the image is a plain gray color, providing a neutral backdrop for the pistols. The pistols are presented side by side, oriented with their muzzles pointing to the left. The overall appearance suggests historical, ornate firearms.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1610
- Medium
- Steel, gold, brass, staghorn, wood (beech)
- Culture
- German, Dresden
- Dimensions
- 599 × 409 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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