Pair of Gothic Fan-Shaped Pauldron

Antonio Missaglia

Cleveland Museum of Art

Pair of Gothic Fan-Shaped Pauldron by Antonio Missaglia. Two metallic grey, fan-shaped pauldron armor pieces, each with a semi-circular profile. The pauldrons have a series of curved, overlapping plates resembling a fan or a scallop shell. They are made of metal with a weathered appearance and visible signs of wear, including darker spots and discoloration. The surface of the pauldrons is shiny in some areas, reflecting light. Each pauldron has a small eyelet on the front edge and several rivets along the sides and top. The background is a plain gray color with each pauldron casting a shadow on the surface below. The two pauldron pieces are shown from different angles; one piece faces slightly forward and to the right while the other faces slightly backward and to the right. The edges of the pauldrons have a wavy pattern.