An Interesting Crossbow Accident, 1517

Matchlock · 4th April 2011, 06:19 PM

Hi Jim and 'Nando,

Of course most of these illustrations are Hans Burgkmair's work.

As to the standed wheel which Maximilian's companion is also shown to wear on the front of his coat in another of Burgkmair's engravings in the Theuerdank (attached), I cannot see any relation between this spinning wheel and St. Chatherine's wheel of torture. I would suggest the spinning wheel (Spinnrad) has to do with either the guy's profession or even his name - just like the symbols painted on shields and pavises.

Best,
Michl

4th April 2011, 06:19 PM	#5
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi Jim and 'Nando, Of course most of these illustrations are Hans Burgkmair's work. As to the standed wheel which Maximilian's companion is also shown to wear on the front of his coat in another of Burgkmair's engravings in the Theuerdank (attached), I cannot see any relation between this spinning wheel and St. Chatherine's wheel of torture. I would suggest the spinning wheel (Spinnrad) has to do with either the guy's profession or even his name - just like the symbols painted on shields and pavises. Best, Michl Attached Images