

Glaive of the Bodyguard of Guglielmo Gonzaga (1538–1587), Duke of Mantua and Monferrato
Three antique swords on display. The sword on the left has a long, thin blade with a pointed tip and a wide, flat section at the base resembling a trident. The handle is dark brown with gold tassels. The middle sword has a long, thin blade with a pointed tip. The handle is metal with a light brown tassel. The sword on the right has a curved blade with a decorative gold design. The handle is red and gold with a gold design. The swords are mounted on a wall with a light blue stripe.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1575
- Medium
- Steel, wood
- Culture
- Italian
- Dimensions
- 351 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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