Crossbow

The image is of a crossbow, titled "Crossbow" by an unknown artist. The crossbow is made of metal and has a long, straight stock with a darker wooden or metal fore-end. The stock is mostly gray with some darker spots and marks. It has a curved trigger and a metal mechanism on top. The crossbow has a T-shaped handle with a rounded knob at the end. The handle is positioned at a 90-degree angle to the stock. The crossbow rests on a black metal stand with a curved leg. The background of the image is white with a slight shadow underneath the crossbow. The crossbow is positioned diagonally, angled to the right.

Artwork details

Date:: 15th century
Medium:: Wood, snakeskin, bone, horn
Culture:: German, possibly Austrian
Dimensions:: 599 × 409 px
Museum record:: View original

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Crossbow

Artwork details

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