Half Armor for the Foot Tournament

Pompeo della Cesa

Cleveland Museum of Art

Half Armor for the Foot Tournament by Pompeo della Cesa. The armor is primarily silver-colored. The armor consists of a helmet, breastplate, backplate, shoulder pieces, arm pieces, and gauntlets. The breastplate covers the torso and has a fluted design. The shoulder pieces are articulated and have a slight curve. The arm pieces consist of upper and lower parts, with the upper part having a slight curve and the lower part being more cylindrical. The gauntlets have articulated fingers and a cuff that covers the wrist. The armor has a red fabric trim around the edges. The background is dark gray, getting lighter towards the center. The armor appears to be on a display stand. The stand appears to be dark-colored.