Crossbow Collection (page 2)

Swiss homeland guards (colour litho)
8635460 Swiss homeland guards (colour litho) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swiss homeland guards. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Ms 149 t.1 fol.45 An army on campaign, from the Histoire des Nobles Princes de Hainaut, by Jacques de Guise (vellum)
XIR240917 Ms 149 t.1 fol.45 An army on campaign, from the Histoire des Nobles Princes de Hainaut, by Jacques de Guise (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale

A Gothic sporting crossbow covered with birch bark overlaid with paper, late 15th century (wood, birch bark)
1764821 A Gothic sporting crossbow covered with birch bark overlaid with paper, late 15th century (wood, birch bark); Private Collection; (add.info)

Escape of Guillaume Tell (William Tell) leaving the boat sinking during the movement of Swiss independence
NWI4930655 Escape of Guillaume Tell (William Tell) leaving the boat sinking during the movement of Swiss independence, 14th century

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900735 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Arbalete - Engraving by Lesestre Pere in "Nouvel alphabet des jeux et recreations de l'enfance" 1881
DUV4218556 Arbalete - Engraving by Lesestre Pere in "Nouvel alphabet des jeux et recreations de l'enfance" 1881 Dimensions: 17

Soldiers, archers and artillery gunners in a castle siege, 15th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico
FLO4622922 Soldiers, archers and artillery gunners in a castle siege, 15th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Ancient

The siege of Mahdia (Tunisia) in 1390, the French and English forces set up their encampment in front of the city walls
FLO4630433 The siege of Mahdia (Tunisia) in 1390, the French and English forces set up their encampment in front of the city walls and attacked with cannons

Letter A: Angel, Arab, Abbe, Arbalearier, Eagle;
DUV4209737 Letter A: Angel, Arab, Abbe, Arbalearier, Eagle;; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter A: Angel, Arab, Abbe, Arbalearier, Eagle;); Photo © Duvallon

Norman weaponry: lance 212, Gisarma or halberd 213, Bipennis or double battle axe 214, battle axe 215, 226, 227
FLO4702741 Norman weaponry: lance 212, Gisarma or halberd 213, Bipennis or double battle axe 214, battle axe 215, 226, 227, spear 216, jousting spear 217, cross-bearing orb or Reichsapfel 218-220

Norman infantry: infantry with spear and shield, saddler and two crossbaletriers carrying armor or chest
FLO4708168 Norman infantry: infantry with spear and shield, saddler and two crossbaletriers carrying armor or chest. Hand-coloured copper engraving

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Children playing with a crossbow (chromolitho)
8677273 Children playing with a crossbow (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children playing with a crossbow)

DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Historia organica de las armas de Infanteria y Caballeria
CUL4859903 DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Historia organica de las armas de Infanteria y Caballeria espanolas. 1851 - 1859

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900651 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Gesler's Hat - Bailiff Hermann Gessler erigates a post in Altdorf and hangs his hat on it
ELD4933052 Gesler's Hat - Bailiff Hermann Gessler erigates a post in Altdorf and hangs his hat on it, forcing the inhabitants to bow before - Guillaume Tell, (William Tell)

French police: soldiers of the royal watch, police of the city of Paris created under Louis IX
ELD4889158 French police: soldiers of the royal watch, police of the city of Paris created under Louis IX, 1254: from left to right, a crossbow of the 12th or 13th century

Citizens of London walking in the Pleasant Pastures of Smethefelde, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Citizens of London walking in the Pleasant Pastures of Smethefelde, 1857. Scene from "Master Walter, the Physician. A Tale of Old London": The Smethefelde was thronged, that afternoon

Le Guet-apens, 1869. Creator: Louis Leloir
Le Guet-apens, 1869. The Ambush, detail

Le Guet-apens, 1869. Creator: Louis Leloir
Le Guet-apens, 1869. The Ambush. Man lying injured or dead, with a crossbow and arrows

Le Guet-apens, 1869. Creator: Louis Leloir
Le Guet-apens, 1869. The Ambush, detail

Le Guet-apens, 1869. Creator: Louis Leloir
Le Guet-apens, 1869. The Ambush, detail. Man lying injured or dead, with a crossbow and arrows

Ain Man Schoss seinen nagsten... c. 1503. Creator: Master of the Legend Scenes
Ain Man Schoss seinen nagsten... c. 1503

Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian, n.d. Creator: Bartholomeus Spranger
Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian, n.d

Norman weaponry: lance 212, Gisarma or halberd 213, Bipennis or double battle axe 214, battle axe 215, 226, 227, spear 216, jousting spear 217, cross-bearing orb or Reichsapfel 218-220

Young hunter of the Moi tribal people - Vietnam
Young hunter of the Moi tribal people on the lookout - Vietnam - carrying a very impressive 9and somewhat terrifying) crossbow. Date: 1906

Giant crossbow, 1480-1485 (1954). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Giant crossbow, 1480-1485 (1954). Codex Atlanticus, 53v-b. A print from Leonardo da Vinci by Ludwig H Heydenreich. (London, 1954)

Illustration from a medieval songbook, 14th century (illumination)
2902709 Illustration from a medieval songbook, 14th century (illumination) by German School, (14th century); (add.info.: Medieval songbook; Whether the mountain of consolation in the Swiss Aargau was)

Illustration from a medieval songbook, 14th century (illumination)
2902678 Illustration from a medieval songbook, 14th century (illumination) by German School, (14th century); (add.info.: Medieval songbook; The minstrel Kristan (or Christian)

Illustration from a medieval songbook, 14th century (illumination)
2902612 Illustration from a medieval songbook, 14th century (illumination) by German School, (14th century); (add.info.: Medieval songbook; The minstrel pictured here is probably Herrand II of)

Portrait of a small group of gentlemen dressed as medieval archers and with cross-bows Florence. Date of Photograph:1887

Study of two storming wagons, a cross bower with a shield and a knight with lances, pen and watercolor drawing by Leonardo da Vinci and preserved at the Royal Library of Windsor

Harquebus, daggers and an antique gun dating back to various ages. The probably come from the North. Museum of Poldi Pezzoli, Milan. Milan. Date of Photograph:1875-1910 ca

Varlet/Squire and Archer
3779059 Varlet/Squire and Archer; (add.info.: Varlet/Squire carrying an halberd and Archer in fighting dress drawing the string of his crossbow)

Crossbow-man (right), pavisier (man firing from behind an oblong shield or pavise, bottom), archer with bow and arrow (left), and the standard of Richard, Earl of Warwick (top)

Saxon swords, daggers and crossbow bolt
Saxon weapons: ancient iron sword 1, 2, and dirks and daggers 3, 4 found in the River Wytham, Lincolnshire, and a crossbow bolt found in the camp at Danbury, Essex 5

Medieval archers with crossbow and arrows
Medieval archers with crossbow and different types of arrows. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World, Florence

Altdorf, Switzerland - Statue of William Tell
1910

Richard I. Wounded at the Siege of the Castle of Chaluz, (1199), 1890. Creator: Unknown
Richard I. Wounded at the Siege of the Castle of Chaluz, (1199), 1890. Richard I (1157-1199) King of England with French titles and territories

Charles VII, King of France, on horseback in full armour, 15th century (1882-1884). Artist: Gautier
Charles VII, King of France, on horseback in full armour, 15th century (1882-1884). Charles (1403-1461) ruled France from 1422-1461

Middle Ages. Wood mantlet on wheels. Engraving by Serra
Middle Ages. Mantlet. Large shield or portable shelter used for stopping projectiles. Wood mantlet on wheels. Engraving by Serra. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020

Conquest of Majorca by king James I of Aragon
Conquest of the island of Majorca by Christian king James I of Aragon. He landed on the beach of Santa Ponsa at midnight on September 10, 1229. Troops reaching the coast. Lithography

Crossbows. Grandmaster Palace. Armoury. Valletta. Malta. Date: 2019

Soldiers of Acostamientos. Culveriner and crossbowman
Soldiers of Acostamientos. The Acostamiento was a salary granted by the king to his vassals under which they were obliged to serve him in war. Culveriner (left). Crossbowman (right). Engraving

Crossbowman. Engraving by Serra (after a 14th century codex)
Crossbowman reloading using windlass. Engraving by Serra (after a codex of the 14th century). Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

History of Spain. Battle of Covadonga, 722. It was the first victory won by Christian military forces in Iberia after the Islamic conquest of Hispania. Illustration by Fernando Miranda

Spnaish Civil War (1936-1939). Loor for heroes. Poster by Arturo Ballester edited by CNT

The battle of San Romano, 1435-40 circa, (tempera on wood)
7146285 The battle of San Romano, 1435-40 circa, (tempera on wood) by Uccello, Paolo (1397-1475); 323x180 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: The battle of San Romano)

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"Unleashing the Power: A Journey through the History of Crossbows" Step into the world of innovation and warfare as we explore the fascinating history of the crossbow. From Da Vinci's ingenious design to Netherlandish Proverbs illustrated in a village landscape, this weapon has left an indelible mark on human civilization. Witness the iconic statue of William Tell and his son, symbolizing bravery and precision. Transport yourself back to 1346, where the Battle of Crecy unfolded with King Edward III leading his troops into victory. Marvel at Froissart's detailed manuscript depicting this historic clash that forever changed military tactics. Even Queen Elizabeth I recognized its might, as she is depicted wielding a crossbow herself. The Battle of Towton in 1461 showcases how this weapon played a pivotal role in shaping medieval conflicts. Meet Agnes, Countess of Dunbar, also known as Black Agnes for her fierce defense against sieges during turbulent times. Discover Attenhofer Metallic A-15 crossbow poster that highlights technological advancements in weaponry. Immerse yourself further by exploring military habits from the 15th and 16th centuries while witnessing craftsmen meticulously crafting these lethal instruments in "Making a Crossbow" from 1555. Lastly, marvel at wood mantlets on wheels used for protection during battles in the Middle Ages captured beautifully by Serra's engraving. The crossbow stands tall throughout history as an embodiment of power and ingenuity—a testament to humanity's constant pursuit for more efficient means to defend or conquer.