Cross Bow Collection

Illustration of English and Welsh archers using cross bows against attacking French army during Hundred Years War

Suddenly he stopped and gazed in rapture, from Italian Fairy Tales, by Lilia E
IL262847 Suddenly he stopped and gazed in rapture, from Italian Fairy Tales, by Lilia E. Romano, published by Raphael Tuck & Sons (colour litho) by Davie

Visit to the armourer engraved by P.Lighfoot (1845)and G.B.O Neill.AdobeRGB

Bows and arrows from the 14th-15th century, plate from
STC147600 Bows and arrows from the 14th-15th century, plate from A History of the Development and Customs of Chivalry, by Dr

Lat 1156 B f. 163 November; deer hunting, from the Hours of Marguerite d Orleans
BAL51345 Lat 1156 B f.163 November; deer hunting, from the Hours of Marguerite d Orleans, 1426-38 by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

King Charles VII of France in ceremonial dress (colour litho)
PER465704 King Charles VII of France in ceremonial dress (colour litho) by Gautier, S. (fl.1880); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles VII (1403-61) King of France (1422-61); ); French

Ms 22 f. 26v Elephant carrying a howdah full of soldiers
XTD69850 Ms 22 f.26v Elephant carrying a howdah full of soldiers, from the Westminster Abbey Bestiary, c.1270-90 (vellum) by English School, (13th century); Westminster Abbey, London, UK; English

Lat 1156 B f. 163 November; deer hunting, from the Hours of Marguerite d Orleans
BAL323478 Lat 1156 B f.163 November; deer hunting, from the Hours of Marguerite d Orleans, 1426-38 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Discovering the traitor (colour litho)
2792506 Discovering the traitor (colour litho) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Discovering the traitor)

The First Anniversary of the Death of Beatrice, 1853-54 (w / c on paper)
AMO100596 The First Anniversary of the Death of Beatrice, 1853-54 (w/c on paper) by Rossetti, Dante Gabriel Charles (1828-82); 42x61 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

William Tell shooting the apple from his sons head (chromolitho)
669021 William Tell shooting the apple from his sons head (chromolitho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Cross-bowman and his Paviser, 1433, from Ancient Armour
STC136915 A Cross-bowman and his Paviser, 1433, from Ancient Armour by Samuel Rush Meyrick, 1824 (colour litho) by English School

Henry V attacked by the Duke of Alencon on the battlefield
984777 Henry V attacked by the Duke of Alencon on the battlefield, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

MS Marlay Add 1 f. 86 Page of text with illumination of a sea battle
FIT88370 MS Marlay Add 1 f.86 Page of text with illumination of a sea battle, from De Re Militari, c.1270 (vellum) by French School, (13th century); 19.5x14.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Archers and a Cross-bowman, 1312, from Ancient Armour by Samuel Rush Meryrick
STC136927 Archers and a Cross-bowman, 1312, from Ancient Armour by Samuel Rush Meryrick, 1824 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Window depicting the Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian (stained glass)
1278826 Window depicting the Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); Eglise Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Obernai, France; (add.info.: Obernai)

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Illustration of archer with longbow, archers with shields, and cannon during Hundred Years War

Illustration of soldiers on horseback with pollaxes, archers with longbows and cross bows and dead soldier on ground during the Hundred Years War

Codex Duran: Pedro de Alvarado (c. 1485-1541) companion-at-arms of Hernando Cortes
BAL69120 Codex Duran: Pedro de Alvarado (c.1485-1541) companion-at-arms of Hernando Cortes (1485-1547) besieged by Aztec warriors (vellum) by Duran, Diego (16th century); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Austria, Vienna, Costume sketch for Guillame and his son in William Tell by Gioacchino Rossini
Gioacchino Rossini (1797-1848), Guillaume Tell (William Tell), 1828. Costume sketch for Guillame and his son

France, Paris, Baritone Henri-Bernard Dabadie (1797-1853) playing William Tell, 1831
Francois Gabriel Guillaume LA

France, Paris, Costume sketch for Falstaff as Black Hunter in Falstaff by Giuseppe Verdi for performance at Paris Opera
Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901), Falstaff, 1893. Costume sketch for Falstaff as Black Hunter by Jean Aujame (1905-1965) for the performance at Paris, Opera Comique, May 16, 1952

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"Unleashing the Power: The Crossbow in History and Art" Step back in time to witness a pivotal moment during the Hundred Years War, as English and Welsh archers employ crossbows against a formidable French army. An illustration captures this intense battle scene, showcasing the might of these deadly weapons. But amidst the chaos of war, there are moments of awe-inspiring beauty. In "Italian Fairy Tales, " a character is captivated by the sight of a crossbow, stopping in their tracks to gaze at it with pure rapture. This enchanting image comes alive through vibrant colors in a lithograph published by Raphael Tuck & Sons. Venturing further into history, we visit an armourer's workshop where craftsmen meticulously craft bows and arrows from the 14th-15th century. A plate from "Lat 1156 B f. 163 November" reveals their intricate artistry and dedication to perfecting these lethal tools. The crossbow's versatility extends beyond warfare; it finds its place even in leisurely pursuits like deer hunting. In "Hours of Marguerite d Orleans, " we glimpse hunters utilizing crossbows for sport during medieval times—a testament to its enduring popularity across various domains. Royalty too embraces this weapon's grandeur as King Charles VII dons ceremonial attire while holding his trusty crossbow—an exquisite color lithograph that showcases both power and regality. Intriguingly, even elephants become partakers in battles equipped with howdahs full of soldiers—a mesmerizing scene depicted on folio 26v of "Ms 22. " These majestic creatures carry warriors armed with none other than fearsome crossbows—underscoring their significance on diverse battlegrounds throughout history. Not limited to warfare or noble pastimes alone, betrayal also intertwines itself within tales involving this iconic weapon. A captivating color lithograph portrays an individual discovering treachery through means connected intricately to the crossbow—a symbol of both justice and deceit.