Arbaletrier Collection

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

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

False title of the book " Alphabet". Finish printing on 15 November 1875 by Charles Unsinger for Alphonse
DUV4209782 False title of the book " Alphabet". Finish printing on 15 November 1875 by Charles Unsinger for Alphonse Lemerre, bookseller-publisher, Paris, 27-31 passage Choiseul

Letter A: Angel, Arabic, Abbe, Arbaletrier, Eagle. engraving in " Alphabet"
DUV4209743 Letter A: Angel, Arabic, Abbe, Arbaletrier, Eagle. engraving in " Alphabet". Finish printing on 15 November 1875 by Charles Unsinger for Alphonse Lemerre, bookseller-publisher

Gentleman from the court of Sigismund, Emperor of Germany, in the 15th Century
3780260 Gentleman from the court of Sigismund, Emperor of Germany, in the 15th Century; (add.info.: Gentleman from the court of Sigismund, Emperor of Germany, in the 15th Century)

Sir William Gascoigne / Guillaume Gascoigne
3780256 Sir William Gascoigne / Guillaume Gascoigne; (add.info.: Sir William Gascoigne (c. 1350 - 17 December 1419) Chief Justice of England during the reign of King Henry IV

Crossbowman in the 14th Century
3780254 Crossbowman in the 14th Century; (add.info.: Crossbowman in the 14th Century in peace time. Wears a leather harness, crossbow at his side)

The loup and the hunter (Le loup et le chasseur) - Fables by La Fontaine
DUV4214583 The loup and the hunter (Le loup et le chasseur) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

Arbaletrier et Hallebardier, Bourguignons, Fin Du XVe Siecle (coloured engraving)
2794116 Arbaletrier et Hallebardier, Bourguignons, Fin Du XVe Siecle (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arbaletrier et Hallebardier, Bourguignons)

The Crossbow and His Wife Painting by the Master De Harlem (Frans Hals?) (after 1610)
JLJ4646316 The Crossbow and His Wife Painting by the Master De Harlem (Frans Hals?) (after 1610). 17th century. Prague, National Gallery by Flemish School, (17th century); Narodni Galerie, Prague

XII Siecle, Pieton, Arbaletrier (engraving)
5220255 XII Siecle, Pieton, Arbaletrier (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: XII Siecle, Pieton, Arbaletrier)

Arbaletrier (coloured engraving)
6016119 Arbaletrier (coloured engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arbaletrier. Illustration for Costume du Moyen Age, D Apres les Manuscrits, les Peintures)

100-year war: the Battle of Crecy on August 26, 1346. Miniature of the Middle Ages
JLJ4578585 100-year war: the Battle of Crecy on August 26, 1346. Miniature of the Middle Ages from the manuscript " Chronicles" by Jean Froissart (1337 - 1400), 14th century Paris

The dove and the ant (La colombe et la fourmi) - Fables by La Fontaine
DUV4214118 The dove and the ant (La colombe et la fourmi) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

Art de la guerre: etude sur les machines militaires. char d assaut equipe de faux
GIA5035794 Art de la guerre: etude sur les machines militaires. char d assaut equipe de faux, illustration tiree de De re Militari de l ingenieur Roberto Valturio (1405-1483?), 1470

XIII Siecle, Arbaletrier (engraving)
5220218 XIII Siecle, Arbaletrier (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: XIII Siecle, Arbaletrier)

XIV Siecle, Arbaletrier (engraving)
5220175 XIV Siecle, Arbaletrier (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: XIV Siecle, Arbaletrier)

Crossbowman taking aim, detail of Hunt in Honour of Charles V near Hartenfels Castle
XIR488632 Crossbowman taking aim, detail of Hunt in Honour of Charles V near Hartenfels Castle, Torgau, 1544 (oil on panel) by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553); Prado, Madrid

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"Arbaletrier: A Glimpse into the Historical World of Crossbowmen" Step back in time to the 15th century, where Sigismund, Emperor of Germany, ruled with an iron fist. Among his courtiers was a distinguished gentleman known as Sir William Gascoigne or Guillaume Gascoigne. Little did he know that centuries later, his name would be immortalized in history books. In the realm of warfare, one figure stood out - the arbaletrier. Armed with a crossbow, this skilled marksman played a crucial role on the battlefield during the Hundred Years' War. The Battle of Crecy on August 26, 1346, witnessed their prowess firsthand as they unleashed deadly bolts upon their enemies. But it wasn't just war that defined these men; they were also celebrated in art and literature. In Frans Hals' painting "The Crossbow and His Wife, " we catch a glimpse of their daily lives beyond battlefields. Their dedication to mastering this ancient weapon is evident even after centuries have passed. Their significance extended beyond Europe's borders too. In Arabic lands and throughout various cultures worldwide, crossbows held immense value both for hunting and protection against adversaries like wolves – much like La Fontaine's fable "The loup et le chasseur" portrays. Fast forward to November 1875 when Charles Unsinger meticulously printed Alphonse Lemerre's book titled "Alphabet. " Within its pages lies an engraving showcasing diverse words starting with 'A, ' including angelic beings and learned abbés but also paying homage to our beloved arbaletriers. This captivating colored engraving from Fin Du XVe Siecle depicts two Burgundian warriors - an arbaletrier alongside a hallebardier - standing tall amidst medieval battlescapes. It serves as a testament to their bravery and skillful combat techniques.