Crossbow
Gold-colored metal stock of a crossbow with intricate etchings. The stock is long and narrow with pointed end. There are two parallel rows of etched floral patterns on top and bottom. The trigger guard is curved and metallic. The butt of the stock has a metal loop with a black and gold-colored leather strap through it. The background is solid black. The artist and title is "Crossbow".
Artwork details
- Date:
- late 15th or early 16th century, and later; date 1584 engraved probably during the 19th century
- Medium:
- Steel, wood, staghorn, hemp
- Culture:
- Central European, possibly southern Germany
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 308 px
- Museum record:
- View original
You May Also Like
Crossbow
Crossbow (Halbe Rüstung) with Winder (Cranequin)
Crossbow
Crossbow, Cranequin and Six Crossbow Bolts
Sporting or Target Crossbow for a Youth
Large Crossbow (Ganze Rüstung) of Johann Georg, Baron von Rechenberg
Crossbow of Matthias Corvinus, King of Hungary (reigned 1458–1490)
Crossbow
Crossbow
Crossbow
Crossbow
Crossbow (Halbe Rüstung) with Cranequin (Winder)
Crossbow
Pellet Crossbow
Light Crossbow (Schnepper) from the Armory of Sedlitz Palace
Pellet Crossbow
Crossbow (Halbe Rüstung) with Cranequin (Winder)
Wheellock Rifle of Archduke Charles of Styria
Crossbow of Count Ulrich V of Württemberg (1413–1480)
Target Crossbow with Windlass
Crossbow (Halbe Rüstung) with Winder (Cranequin)
Wheellock Hunting Pistol with Sword Grip
Ball-Butted Miquelet-Lock Pistol
Pellet Crossbow