

Model of a Basilisk (Cannon) for Emperor Charles V (1500–1558)
Bronze-colored metal object, long and cylindrical. Object has a rounded tip on the left end. The object is divided into multiple sections, each with a different design. Some sections have small rectangular holes around the circumference. The sections are separated by raised rings. The object has a conical tip on the right end. The surface of the object is decorated with intricate engravings. The background is light gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1523
- Medium
- Bronze
- Culture
- Italian
- Dimensions
- 600 × 375 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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