Crossbow of Matthias Corvinus, King of Hungary (reigned 1458–1490)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The crossbow has a wooden stock with visible signs of wear and tear, including cracks and discoloration. The stock is light brown with darker brown spots and has a distinctive shape, with a curved section at the front and a straight section at the back. A metal trigger mechanism is attached to the stock. The butt of the crossbow is rounded and appears to be made of wood. The background of the image is a gradient of gray, with the crossbow casting a shadow on the surface below it. The crossbow is displayed on a black metal stand.