Crossbow Collection

BATTLE OF CRECY, 1346. The Battle of Crecy, 26 August 1346. Detail from Chroniques de Froissart, 14th century manuscript

Da Vincis crossbow. Late 19th Century reproduction of a page from a notebook written by Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), showing his design for a giant crossbow. Published circa 1894-1904

Netherlandish Proverbs illustrated in a village landscape
CH11386 Netherlandish Proverbs illustrated in a village landscape by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); Private Collection; (add.info)

Statue of William Tell and his son in Altdorf, Switzerland (Richard Kissling, 1895) Date: circa 1930s

The Battle of Towton, 29 March 1461, (c1920). The Battle of Towton (1461) took place near Towton in Yorkshire and was one of the bloodiest ever battles fought in Britain

Agnes, Countess of Dunbar (1312?-1369), known as Black Agnes, 1338 (early 20th century). She is seen on the battlements at the defence of Dunbar Castle in 1337-1338 when her husband

Ms 18 f. 73v King Edward III Waging War at the Battle of Crecy in 1346
XIR168196 Ms 18 f.73v King Edward III Waging War at the Battle of Crecy in 1346, from the Memoirs of Philippe of Commines (1445-1509) (vellum) by French School, (16th century); Musee Thomas Dobree

Poster, Attenhofer Metallic A-15 crossbow. Designed by Weiskonig. 1955

Military habits of the 15th and 16th Centuries (coloured engraving)
972944 Military habits of the 15th and 16th Centuries (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Military habits of the 15th and 16th Centuries)

ELIZABETH I W / CROSSBOW
Queen Elizabeth I takes aim with a crossbow in Woodstock Park, while her ladies-in- waiting look on attentively. Date: circa 1580

Making a Crossbow 1555
Making a crossbow

Discovery of the thermal springs of Wildbad Gastein, 680 (engraving)
8625824 Discovery of the thermal springs of Wildbad Gastein, 680 (engraving) by Geiger, Peter Johann Nepomuk (1805-80); Private Collection; (add.info)

Procession of crossbaletriers walking in battle with the sound of trumpets
NWI4892918 Procession of crossbaletriers walking in battle with the sound of trumpets. Colour engraving after a fresco located in Ghent.; (add.info)

Pantagruel ou Henri II (1519-1559) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatiques Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois
JEB4934456 Pantagruel ou Henri II (1519-1559) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatiques Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553) - (The Capricious Dreams of Pantagruel)

Portrait of a crossbow man from the Middle Ages. Colour engraving after an illustration from the 19th century
NWI4892476 Portrait of a crossbow man from the Middle Ages. Colour engraving after an illustration from the 19th century.; (add.info.: Portrait of a crossbow man from the Middle Ages)

Middle Ages: Genois archer arming his crossbow. 19th century colour engraving
NWI4892390 Middle Ages: Genois archer arming his crossbow. 19th century colour engraving.; (add.info.: Middle Ages: Genois archer arming his crossbow)

An antique crossbow
3119197 An antique crossbow; (add.info.: Engraving of an antique crossbow. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Medieval archers with crossbow and different types of arrows. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio
FLO4623353 Medieval archers with crossbow and different types of arrows. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

A nobleman from Friesland in full dress from the 11th century, with crossbow, sword and quiver
FLO4705160 A nobleman from Friesland in full dress from the 11th century, with crossbow, sword and quiver. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

100 Years War: Archers and Knights at the Battle of Crecy, France in 1346. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4835262 100 Years War: Archers and Knights at the Battle of Crecy, France in 1346. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: 100 Years War: Archers and Knights at the Battle of Crecy)

Archiers during the kingdom of Henry VI in 15th century, 1844 (engraving)
CUL4940358 Archiers during the kingdom of Henry VI in 15th century, 1844 (engraving); (add.info.: England (15th c.). Archiers during the kingdom of Henry VI. Engraving of 1844.); AIC.

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902280 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Cupidon (Eros) touche avec ses fleches les deux amants de "Les Heroides" de Ovide, traduit par Madonna Alysa
GIA5036674 Cupidon (Eros) touche avec ses fleches les deux amants de "Les Heroides" de Ovide, traduit par Madonna Alysa, l'epouse de Simone de Peruzzi

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901678 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

William Tell, Swiss folk hero (engraving)
8677088 William Tell, Swiss folk hero (engraving) by Pecht, August Friedrich (1814-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Tell, Swiss folk hero)

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William Tell of Switzerland (engraving)
8665227 William Tell of Switzerland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Tell of Switzerland)

Detail representing archers. Bayeux Tapestry or Queen Mathilde Embroidery, 1077 (70.34x050 m). Bayeux Bible
BEN5462265 Detail representing archers. Bayeux Tapestry or Queen Mathilde Embroidery, 1077 (70.34x050 m). Bayeux Bible. Bayeux (Calvados); Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

Chief of an urban militia in Paris, 14th century Chromolithography of the end of the 19th century Private collection
ELD4847759 Chief of an urban militia in Paris, 14th century Chromolithography of the end of the 19th century Private collection; (add.info.: Chief of an urban militia in Paris)

Siege of a city in France during the 100 Years War (1337 to 1453)
NWI4834633 Siege of a city in France during the 100 Years War (1337 to 1453).; (add.info.: Siege of a city in France during the 100 Years War (1337 to 1453).); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Louis de Breze (1463-1531) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais
JEB4934847 Louis de Breze (1463-1531) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553) - (The Capricious Dreams of Pantagruel)

Chinese weapons or implements of war, Qing Dynasty. Halbert 1, scimitar 2, bows 3.4, quiver 5, crossbow 6
FLO4590606 Chinese weapons or implements of war, Qing Dynasty. Halbert 1, scimitar 2, bows 3.4, quiver 5, crossbow 6, crossbow darts 7, basketball of crossbow balls 8, musket 9, iron crook 10

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902443 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902210 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4901761 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Spears of the Franks, 168,169, crossbow 170, arrow 171, flails or chain maces 172-174, hatchet 175
FLO4702562 Spears of the Franks, 168,169, crossbow 170, arrow 171, flails or chain maces 172-174, hatchet 175, and Morgenstern (morning star) or spiked club 176

Entertainment and celebrations in the Middle Ages (Middle Ages): the winner of a crossbow shooting competition in
PCT4273401 Entertainment and celebrations in the Middle Ages (Middle Ages): the winner of a crossbow shooting competition in Switzerland

Music. William Tell. Illustration by Printz in: William Tell (1829), opera by Gioachino Rossini (inspired by the play)
3433992 Music. William Tell. Illustration by Printz in: William Tell (1829), opera by Gioachino Rossini (inspired by the play: Wilhelm Tell, by Friedrich von Schiller), Austria, c.1905 Coll. Part

Woodblock engraving depicting a crossbowman winding up his bow, 19th century
5308884 Woodblock engraving depicting a crossbowman winding up his bow, 19th century; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting a crossbowman winding up his bow)

DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Historia organica de las armas de Infanteria y Caballeria
CUL4859942 DE SOTTO, Serafin Maria, Earl of Clonard (1793 - 1862). Historia organica de las armas de Infanteria y Caballeria espanolas. 1851 - 1859

Assault tower, archers and guns used in a siege during the 100-year war. Colouring engraving of the 19th century
NWI4835740 Assault tower, archers and guns used in a siege during the 100-year war. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Assault tower)

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902325 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902265 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Military machine for shooting arrows with crossbow, designed by Leonardo da Vinci (Leonard de Vinci) (1452-1516)
NWI4914294 Military machine for shooting arrows with crossbow, designed by Leonardo da Vinci (Leonard de Vinci) (1452-1516)

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4900756 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Letter A and B: Adroit and Boudeuse. Engraving in " Usual Alphabet"
DUV4207393 Letter A and B: Adroit and Boudeuse. Engraving in " Usual Alphabet". Illustrations on the theme of quality and defect in children. A. Quinn, printer-publisher, 1885

Maximilian I as a crossbowman (engraving)
8664083 Maximilian I as a crossbowman (engraving) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I depicted as a crossbowman)

Decorative depiction of Jesus Christ playing the harp to amazed medieval listeners (colour litho)
8677268 Decorative depiction of Jesus Christ playing the harp to amazed medieval listeners (colour litho) by European School

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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.