Title

Shooting crossbows at the butts

Caption

Shooting crossbows at the butts. At one time archery practice was compulsory for adult males, serving the dual purpose of providing defenders in the event of the siege of a town or city, as well a reservoir of skilled archers during time of war. Woodcut from "Historia de gentibus septentriionalibus" (History of the Northern People) by Olaus Magnus, first published 1555. War. Weapons. Bow. Arrow.

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Photos12.com - Ann Ronan Picture Library

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Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP07113_010351P

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Rights managed

Available size

22,1Mb (1,1Mb) / 11,8in x 7,3in / 3543 x 2185 (300dpi)