Target Crossbow with Windlass

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a crossbow titled "Target Crossbow with Windlass" by an unknown artist. The crossbow is dark brown with a metal inlay on the stock and has a metal trigger mechanism. The stock is long and narrow and positioned diagonally from the bottom left to the top right of the image. There are several small circular metal inlays along the top of the stock and a gold-colored piece near the front. A metal windlass is attached to the side of the stock. The bow of the crossbow is made of metal and has a curved shape. The bow is attached to the stock by two metal pieces that extend from the stock to the bow. The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from black at the top to white at the bottom. The crossbow is centered in the image and casts a slight shadow on the surface below it.