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Crossbow and Cranequin of Elector Augustus I of Saxony, c. 1553-1573. Creator: Unknown.

Crossbow and Cranequin of Elector Augustus I of Saxony, c. 1553-1573. Creator: Unknown.

2-726-605 - Heritage Art/Heritage Images

Crossbow and Cranequin of Elector Augustus I of Saxony, c. 1553-1573. 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.

Image Details

Medium
  1. Wood (walnut?), bone veneers, flax cord, steel (etched, traces of gilding). woolen pompoms, stock decorated wih inlaid trophies of arms
Picture Type
  1. Arms and armor

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5046x3203
File Size : 47,351kb

Aliases

  1. 1916.1723
  1. 95985
  1. 0940001302
  1. 1916.1723
  1. 2-726-605
  1. 2726605

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