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Armor for a Youth

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a full-body armor for a youth made of silver-colored metal. The armor consists of a helmet with a pointed top and a faceplate that covers the entire face except for two small slits for the eyes. The body armor includes a chest plate, shoulder guards, arm guards, a belt, and leg guards. The armor is displayed on a black rectangular base with a small plaque at the front. The background of the image is light gray. The armor is attributed to "Armor for a Youth".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1570–80 and later
Medium
Steel, leather, textile
Culture
possibly Italian
Dimensions
347 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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