Pair of Gauntlets

Pair of Gauntlets by Hans Stopler, Two medieval-style metal gloves, likely made of steel, displayed against a white background. The gloves have a predominantly gold and silver color scheme with intricate designs and patterns etched into them. Each glove has a flared cuff at the top, tapering down to the wrist area. The fingers are articulated with visible joints, allowing for flexibility. The gloves are adorned with various decorative elements, including a raised panel on the back of each hand featuring a person in the center surrounded by foliage; additional raised bands and etched designs are also present. The fingers of both gloves are covered in small, overlapping scales or plates that resemble mail, with the fingertips appearing to be made of a solid piece of metal with a slight curvature. The left glove's fingers are bent and pointing downwards, while the right glove's fingers are more extended. The background is plain white, suggesting that the image may be from a museum or catalog.