Crossbow Collection (#8)

Diana patroness hunting Venatio title object
Diana as patroness of the hunting Venatio (title on object) Der Vrouwen list and valsch company can win Coningen, gelyck Apaem and Nini bitch

Battle Of Bouvines, 1214. From Agenda Buvard Du Bon Marche Published 1917

From Left Clockwise, An Archer, The Standard Of Richard, Earl Of Warwick, A Crossbow Man And A Pavoiser. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress And Equipment, Published 1868

Two 15Th Century French Crossbowmen, One Firing His Weapon, The Other Loading It With A Windlass, Both Protected By Pavises. From Les Artes Au Moyen Age, Published Paris 1873

Varlet Or Squire Carrying Thick Bladed Halberd And Archer In Fighting Dress Drawing Crossbow String With Double Handled Winch. From 15Th Century Miniatures

Crossbow (Halbe Rüstung) with Winder (Cranequin), crossbow, German, probably Dresden
Crossbow (Halbe Rustung) with Winder (Cranequin), crossbow, German, probably Dresden; winder, possibly German, crossbow, ca. 1720-30; winder, ca. 1575-1600

Crossbow of Matthias Corvinus, King of Hungary, Central or Eastern European
Crossbow of Matthias Corvinus, King of Hungary (reigned 1458-1490), Central or Eastern European, possibly Vienna, dated 1489

Charles VII, King of France, on horseback in full armour, 15th century (1882-1884). Artist: Gautier
Charles VII, King of France, on horseback in full armour, 15th century (1882-1884). Charles (1403-1461) ruled France from 1422-1461

Crossbow hunting of Emperor Maximilian I. 16th century
Crossbow hunting of Emperor Maximilian I. Innsbruck. 16th century. Iron, steel, wood and bone. German Historical Museum. Berlin. Germany

Archer with two-pulley winch crossbow.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Large Mounted Crossbow
A large mounted crossbow capable of firing a wide range of projectiles from iron balls to fire bombs and metal lances Date: 1588

SPANISH CONQUEST, 1520. Spanish conquistadors under Pedro de Alvarado in the palace of Tenochtitlan, under siege by Native Mexicans during an uprising following a massarcre ordered by Alvarado in

Design for a rapid firing crossbow by Leonardo da Vinci (the crossbow equivalent of the machine gun)
LEONARDO: INVENTION. Design for a rapid firing crossbow by Leonardo da Vinci (the crossbow equivalent of the machine gun)

William Tell, legendary Swiss archer
William Tell aiming his crossbow to shoot an apple off his sons head. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

William Tell in the Swiss independence fight
Escape of William Tell from a sinking boat during the Swiss independence movement, 1300s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Hundred Years War siege of a French town
Siege of a town in France during the Hundred Years War. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a medieval illustration

Shooting Apple Off Head
A man shoots an apple off a boys head, in the style of William Tell

The Crossbow Archers in Munich, 1599. Artist: Mair, Alexander (1559-1617)
The Crossbow Archers in Munich, 1599. Private Collection

A Crossbowman. Artist: Bosch, Hieronymus, (School)
A Crossbowman. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

The Crossbowman and the Milkmaid, c. 1610. Artist: Gheyn, Jacques de, the Younger (1565-1629)
The Crossbowman and the Milkmaid, c. 1610. From a private collection

Ballista, 1928. Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Ballista, 1928. From The Mind of Leonardo Da Vinci, by Edward McCurdy. [Jonathan Cape, London, 1928]

Soldiers, 1400 (1882-1884). Artist: Felix Henri Emmanuel Philippoteaux
Soldiers, 1400 (1882-1884). A halberdier and a crossbowman. A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume II, F Roy editor, A Challamel, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884

Martyrdom of St Sebastian, 1473-1475 (1870). Artist: Hotelin
Martyrdom of St Sebastian, 1473-1475 (1870). After the painting by Antonio Pollaiolo in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Armour and weapons of the 13th century (1882-1884). A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume I, F Roy editor, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884

How to carry a cloth to approach beasts, 15th century (1849). A 19th century version of an original 15th century manuscript illustration

The Battle of Cressy, (1792). Artist: King
The Battle of Cressy, (1792). An 18th-century depiction of the Battle of Crecy, (1346), one of the defining battles of the Hundred Years War between England and France

The Assault on the Strong Town of Afrique, 15th Century. Artist: Master of the Harley Froissart
The Assault on the Strong Town of Afrique, 15th Century. Miniature colour print from The Chronicler of European Chivalry by GG Coulton, (London, 1930)

Fraternity of the Cross-bowmen, 15th century, (1870). A wood engraving after a fresco painting in the chapel of St John and St Paul, Ghent

Crossbowman protected by shield bearers, 15th century, (1870). A wood engraving after a miniature from the Chronicals of Froissart in the Bibliotheque Imperiale, Paris

Shooting at the Butt, 1496, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Shooting at the Butt, 1496, (1843). Archers shoot at the parish butt for the prize, using the arbalest or cross-bow. It was a law that a butt should be erected in every township

The Battle of Agincourt, 25 October 1415, (1910). The English under King Henry V defeat the French army, led by Charles d Albret, constable of France

Juno, 1757. Artist: Bernard de Montfaucon
Juno, 1757. From a sculpture in the Chateau de Versailles. A plate from Supplement au livre de L antiquite expliquee et representee en figures, Paris, 1757. Private Collection

The Chase, c1513-1553. Artist: Augustin Hirschvogel
The Chase, c1513-1553. Located in the collection at, Musee de Beaux Arts, Budapest

Troops of the Royal Guard, 12th-16th century (1887). Artist: A Lemercier
Troops of the Royal Guard, 12th-16th century (1887). A 12th or 13th century arbaletrier (crossbowman), 14th and 15th century archers and a 16th century pikeman

Philipe Auguste at the Battle of Bouvines, 1214, (19th century). King Philip II of France (1165-1223), known as Philip Augustus

Battle of Crecy, France, August 1346 (1864). A major engagement of the Hundred Years War between England and France (1337-1453)

The Eighth Key of Basil Valentine, legendary 15th century German monk, 1651. Symbolising the purification of metals through death and resurrection

English troops attacking a French town, Hundred Years War, 1337-1453 (c1830). The English besiegers are armed with early cannon and both longbows and crossbows

The Revenge engaging the Spanish fleet off Flores, 1591 (c1900). Artist: TM Robinson
The Revenge engaging the Spanish fleet off Flores, 1591 (c1900). Cut off from the rest of the English fleet, the Revenge, under the command of Sir Richard Grenville (c1542-1591)

Events of the The Hundred Years War, (20th century). From an anti-British brochure titled Who has been the enemy of France through History?

William Tells Memorial, Altdorf, Lake Lucerne, Switzerland
William Tells Memorial built by Richard Kissling (unveiled in 1895) at Altdorf, Lake Lucerne, Switzerland. Date: circa 1905

Reign of Maximilian I (1459-1519). War against the Ottoman E
Holy Roman Empire. Reign of Maximilian I (1459-1519). War against the Ottoman Empire. Engraving by Historia Universal, 1885. Colored

Arbalest with ivory inlay. 16thA?i?17th century. Museum of History and Navigation. Riga. Latvia

Gold crossbow fibula. 5th century. National Museum of the Early Middle Ages (Museo dell Alto Medioevo). Rome. Italy

Siege of Gibraltar. Archers. 1350. Colored engraving, 1852

History of Gaul. The troops of Caesar and the Germanic hordes fighting over the Rhine. Medieval miniature. 15th century. Chateau de Chantilly. France

Von Der Buwenburg, poet of the 13th century, plundering a herd. Codex Manesse (ca.1300) by Rudiger Manesse and his son Johannes. Miniature. Folio 359r. University of Heidelberg. Library. Germany

Rubin in a castle sending a message to his loved with a cros
Rubin, Tyrolean ministerial from 12th century, in a castle sending a message to his loved with a crossbow. Codex Manesse (ca.1300) by Rudiger Manesse and his son Johannes. Miniature. Folio 169v

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"Unleashing the Power: A Journey through the History of Crossbows" Step into the world of innovation and warfare as we explore the fascinating history of the crossbow. From Da Vinci's ingenious design to Netherlandish Proverbs illustrated in a village landscape, this weapon has left an indelible mark on human civilization. Witness the iconic statue of William Tell and his son, symbolizing bravery and precision. Transport yourself back to 1346, where the Battle of Crecy unfolded with King Edward III leading his troops into victory. Marvel at Froissart's detailed manuscript depicting this historic clash that forever changed military tactics. Even Queen Elizabeth I recognized its might, as she is depicted wielding a crossbow herself. The Battle of Towton in 1461 showcases how this weapon played a pivotal role in shaping medieval conflicts. Meet Agnes, Countess of Dunbar, also known as Black Agnes for her fierce defense against sieges during turbulent times. Discover Attenhofer Metallic A-15 crossbow poster that highlights technological advancements in weaponry. Immerse yourself further by exploring military habits from the 15th and 16th centuries while witnessing craftsmen meticulously crafting these lethal instruments in "Making a Crossbow" from 1555. Lastly, marvel at wood mantlets on wheels used for protection during battles in the Middle Ages captured beautifully by Serra's engraving. The crossbow stands tall throughout history as an embodiment of power and ingenuity—a testament to humanity's constant pursuit for more efficient means to defend or conquer.