Light Crossbow (Schnepper) and Lever from the Armory of Moritzburg Castle

The image shows a crossbow with a wooden stock and metal components. The stock is made of dark brown wood with white inlays. There are two long, thin metal pieces on top of the stock, crossed over each other. The top piece is slightly shorter than the bottom piece. Both pieces have a decorative pattern. The bottom piece has a pointed end. The crossbow has a metal trigger and a metal piece on the side. The background is black. The crossbow is angled to the right. The overall design suggests it is a historical or decorative piece, specifically a light crossbow and lever from the armory of Moritzburg Castle.

Artwork Details

Date: 1728
Medium: Steel, wood (walnut and possibly hornbeam), staghorn, horn, wool, silk
Culture: German, Dresden
Dimensions: 599 × 362 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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