Gothic Backplate

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Gothic Backplate by Hans Stopler features a short-sleeved, silver-colored metal torso armor. The armor is shaped to fit the upper body, with a curved, scooped neckline. The short sleeves are shaped with fluted details at the ends and secured with small rivets. The torso section has a curved shape, with a wider top that tapers to a narrower waist, then flares out slightly at the bottom. The surface shows signs of wear and aging.