

Trellised Targe for the Tilt
Trellised Targe for the Tilt by an unknown artist. Large, curved shield with a rounded top and flat bottom. The shield has a silver-colored metal surface with an etched floral pattern. Eight diagonal metal strips cross over the surface in an X pattern. Three rivet holes are visible at the top left. The shield has a decorative, symmetrical design with the etched pattern covering the entire surface.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1550–60
- Medium
- Steel, gold
- Culture
- German, Augsburg
- Dimensions
- 580 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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