Savoyard Helmet (Todenkopf)

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Savoyard Helmet (Todenkopf) by artist is a metal helmet with a dark brown color and a smooth surface. The helmet has a distinctive shape, with a rounded top and a flat bottom. It covers the entire head, with a curved section that extends under the chin. Two large oval holes serve as eye openings, and a small rectangular hole is positioned below them for the mouth. A thin metal band runs down the center of the helmet, from the top to the nose area, and there are additional thin bands that form a cross-like pattern on the helmet. A small metal piece is attached to the left side. The background of the image is dark gray, with a lighter gray gradient around the helmet.