Chanfron in Maximilian Style

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Chanfron in Maximilian Style is a piece of armor. The chanfron is made of metal, likely steel, and has a predominantly silver color with darker spots and patches of wear. The chanfron has two horn-like protrusions at the top. The main body of the chanfron is shaped like a rectangle with a rounded bottom. There are curved cutouts on either side near the top, and a cluster of small holes in the center. The surface of the chanfron features lines of rivets and etched or engraved parallel diagonal lines. A central line runs down the middle. The bottom edge has a decorative scalloped edge. The background is a gradient that transitions from black at the top to gray at the bottom.