Crossbow
Cleveland Museum of Art

Crossbow

c. 1460–70

wood (walnut?) inlaid with bone; horn; iron and steel; composite bow (horn and parchment)
CC0 — Public Domain
Cleveland Museum of Art

In every army in Europe crossbowmen were considered an elite corps, and as such occupied the central position in battle formations.

🔒
Order museum-quality prints

Sign in to order prints, canvas, and more of this work. Browsing and full-resolution downloads stay free.