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Unknown Artist — Sporting or Target Crossbow for a Youth

Unknown Artist

Sporting or Target Crossbow for a Youth

1570

Designed for sport rather than warfare, this youth's crossbow reflects the Renaissance interest in precision engineering and recreational marksmanship.

Medium
Steel, fruitwood, staghorn, and cord
Dimensions

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Unknown Artist, Sporting or Target Crossbow for a Youth, 1570

Designed for sport rather than warfare, this youth's crossbow reflects the Renaissance interest in precision engineering and recreational marksmanship.

Medium
Steel, fruitwood, staghorn, and cord
Dimensions
57.8 x 54.6 cm
Year
1570
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Related themes

Steel, Wood, Sculpture, Unique Work

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Cleveland Museum of Art, Art Institute of Chicago