Theuerdarnk Nearly Shoots Himself with a Crossbow, from [Theuerdank] Die geuerlicheiten vnd einsteils der geschichten des loblichen streytparen vnd hochberümbten helds vnd Ritters herr Tewrdannckhs 1517 - 1526

This woodcut, "Theuerdarnk Nearly Shoots Himself with a Crossbow," is one of 118 woodcuts from the book *Theuerdank*, which was published in 1517-1526. The book is a romantic epic, detailing the travels and adventures of the knight Theuerdank. Hans Burgkmair, a prominent artist of the German Renaissance, created the woodcuts in a highly detailed and intricate style. The artwork depicts a scene from the book where Theuerdank is about to accidentally shoot himself with a crossbow while on horseback. The scene is set in a dense, wooded landscape, characteristic of the period’s artistic representation of nature, and the woodcut is rich in detail and symbolism. The woodcut reflects Burgkmair's mastery of the medium and his ability to portray a narrative with visual clarity and dramatic effect.