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Reinforce for a Helmet (Gupfe)

Mattheus Frauenpreis the Elder

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Reinforce for a Helmet (Gupfe) by Mattheus Frauenpreis the Elder. Oval-shaped metal object with silver and gold coloring. The object depicts a woman sitting on a mythical creature. The woman is wearing a dress and has her hair down. The creature has large wings. The background of the object features intricate gold designs. There is a small circular gold design on the bottom right. The object has a metallic sheen and appears to be made of metal. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1549–50
Medium
Steel, gold
Culture
German, Augsburg
Dimensions
599 × 542 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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