Design for an enormous crossbow
- Artist
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Date
- c.1500 ; Italy
- Style
- High renaissance
- Genre
- Design
Leonardo da Vinci's "Design for an enormous crossbow" exemplifies his innovative Design sketches from the High renaissance. Rendered in ink on paper, the drawing depicts a colossal siege weapon, showcasing Leonardo's mastery of engineering and artistic skill. This particular Design is part of his series of crossbow schematics found in the Codex Atlanticus, including a self-spanning infantry model and the giant mounted crossbow intended for battlefield use. The detailed plan reflects Leonardo’s vision of innovative warfare technology.
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