Linstock
Cleveland Museum of Art

Linstock

c. 1600–25

steel; octagonal wood haft covered with green velvet, brass studs
CC0 — Public Domain
Cleveland Museum of Art

The tapestries and weaponry adorning the walls of the Armor Court are not props. Located near the portrait of Agostino Barbarigo, this linstock hangs to the far right of a grouping of weapons. The blade ends in a double snake design and is attached to a solid wood handle.

🔒
Order museum-quality prints

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