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Large Crossbow (Ganze Rüstung) of Johann Georg, Baron von Rechenberg

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Large Crossbow of Johann Georg, Baron von Rechenberg by an unknown artist. The crossbow has a brown wooden stock with white and gold inlays. Two black metal pieces form the bow. A brown cord runs from one end of the bow to the other and through the stock. Attached to the stock are two gold-colored metal pieces. The stock features a reddish-brown color with gold etchings on top. The background is a gradient from dark gray to light gray. The crossbow is positioned at an angle.

Artwork details

Date:
dated 1663
Medium:
Steel, wood, wood veneer (snakewood), ivory (elephant), staghorn, horn, copper alloy, gold, wool, leather
Culture:
German, probably Dresden
Dimensions:
599 × 435 px
Museum record:
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