Hunting crossbows of the 16th century. Renaissance era.

Hunting crossbows of the 16th century.

Hunting crossbows of the 16th century.

Renaissance era.

Arbalètes de chasse, du XVIe siècle. (Dessin de Calenacci d’après une photographie de Franck)

From the book: Costumes civils et militaires des Français à travers les siècles. 1883. Author: Jean Baptiste Marie Augustin Challamel. Engraver: Meunier, Jean-Baptiste. Ouvrage couronné par l’Académie francaise.

Associated to:

1. Offensive and defensive armor and weapons.
2. Life-size warrior figures in full armor and equipment. 
3. Accessories firearms and offensive weapons. 16th century.
4. German blackened steel armor. Renaissance weapons.