Close Helmet (Burgonet)

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Close Helmet (Burgonet) by an unknown artist shows a metallic helmet with a weathered, aged appearance. The helmet is predominantly gray with spots of darker discoloration. It has a rounded top that slopes downward toward the back. A curved, protruding visor is positioned over the face, with a semi-circular handle or grip on the right side. The helmet features multiple rivets along its surface, securing various plates together. A neck guard is present at the base, also secured with rivets. The background of the image transitions from dark at the top to light gray at the bottom.