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Pair of Wheellock Pistols

Etienne Delaune

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a pair of intricately designed wheellock pistols. The pistol has a predominantly gold and silver color scheme. The grip is curved and features an ornate design with gold and silver filigree. A large, round silver knob is at the end of the grip. The barrel is long and slender, with an engraved design along its length. The mechanism is complex, with many small parts and engravings. The background of the image is a solid gray color. The artist's name is Etienne Delaune.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1570–80
Medium:
Steel, gold, silver, brass, wood (walnut), staghorn, pigment
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
599 × 337 px
Museum record:
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