File:Germany, Saxony, 16th century - Crossbow of Elector Augustus I of Saxony - 1916.1723.a - Cleveland Museum of Art.tif
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[edit]Crossbow of Elector Augustus I of Saxony
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Crossbow of Elector Augustus I of Saxony |
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| Object type | Arms and Armor | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Description |
This crossbow, along with its winder (or cranequin), is a masterpiece of Renaissance decorative arts. The crossbow's stock is inlaid with engraved stag horn and ebony depictions of trophies, arms, and musical instruments. The cranequin is also enriched with engraved designs: flowers, leaves, masks, and trophies. Even the cranking handle is minutely decorated. The coat of arms of Augustus I, Prince Elector of Saxony, is on the winder. |
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| Date | between circa 1553 and circa 1573 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Medium | Wood (walnut?), bone veneers, flax cord, steel (etched, traces of gilding). woolen pompoms, stock decorated wih inlaid trophies of arms | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dimensions | Overall: 58.5 cm (23 1/16 in.); Bow: 58.5 cm (23 1/16 in.); Butt: 5.7 cm (2 1/4 in.) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medieval Art |
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1916.1723.a |
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| Place of creation | Germany, Saxony, 16th century | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Credit line | Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Source/Photographer | https://clevelandart.org/art/1916.1723.a | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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