Wheellock Gun of Philippe de Croy, Prince of Chimay (1526–1595)

Unknown

1551–56 · Steel, gold, silver, wood, ivory · Arms and Armor

This hunting gun of unusual richness and superb workmanship incorporates in its decoration the initials and the coat of arms of Philippe de Croy (1526–1595), a Franco-Flemish nobleman and Spanish grandee. Figures and scenes carved in ivory represent more than a dozen Greek gods and a series of detailed vignettes with episodes from the story of the mythological hero Perseus.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1551–56

Medium

Steel, gold, silver, wood, ivory

Culture

Flemish, possibly Antwerp

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Bashford Dean Memorial Collection, Gift of Mrs. Bashford Dean, 1929