Crossbow (Halbe Rüstung) with Cranequin (Winder)

The crossbow has a stock with an intricate gold design on a light-colored wood. The stock is adorned with engravings and inlays. A brown leather strap and a crank mechanism are attached to the top of the stock. The crank features a dark metal component with a handle. The background is a gradient of gray, transitioning from dark at the top to light at the center. The crossbow is displayed on a small black stand.

Artwork Details

Date: crossbow, ca. 1560–80; cranequin, first half of the 16th century
Medium: Steel, wood (core: probably fruitwood, possibly pear; repair at cheek includes walnut), staghorn, copper alloy, hemp, leather, polychromy
Culture: crossbow, possibly Bavarian; cranequin, probably southern German
Dimensions: 600 × 450 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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Crossbow (Halbe Rüstung) with Cranequin (Winder)

Artwork Details

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