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Pilgrims' Arrival in Cologne, the Life of St Ursula
by Hans Memling, c.1489
From the Shrine of St Ursula by Hans Memling, c.1489
Referenced on p.33, Armies of Medieval Burgundy 1364-1477 (Men at Arms Series, 144)
Detail from the Reliquary of St. Ursula by Hans Memling (1430/5-94).
Crossbowman shooting with a composite bow of wood and sinew; steel bows started to be introduced during the 15th century, but had a reputation for breaking in cold weather. His quiver is of a type used throughout Europe in the 15th century. The archer, whose bow is shorter than the usual English type, wears a breastplate with fauld, and a typical Germanic kettle hat.
(Hansmemlingrnuseum, Bruges)
