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

1551–56
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 375
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.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Wheellock Gun of Philippe de Croy, Prince of Chimay (1526–1595)
  • Date: 1551–56
  • Geography: possibly Antwerp
  • Culture: Flemish, possibly Antwerp
  • Medium: Steel, gold, silver, wood, ivory
  • Dimensions: L. 42 1/8 in. (107.0 cm); L. of barrel 27 5/8 in. (70.2 cm); Cal. .56 in. (14.2 mm); Wt. 8 lb. 10 oz. (3917 g)
  • Classification: Firearms-Guns-Wheellock
  • Credit Line: Bashford Dean Memorial Collection, Gift of Mrs. Bashford Dean, 1929
  • Object Number: 29.151.1
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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