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Armor in the style of the 15th century

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Full-body armor set in the style of the 15th century. The armor is made entirely of metal and has a silver-gray color. The armor consists of a helmet with a pointed top and a faceplate that covers the entire face except for the eyes. The torso piece covers the chest and abdomen, with a belt of overlapping metal plates around the waist. The armor also includes shoulder pieces, elbow pieces, and gauntlets on the arms. The gauntlets are articulated to allow for finger movement. The leg pieces consist of upper and lower sections, with articulated knees. The feet are covered with metal sabatons that have a pointed toe. The background of the image is white.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1450 and ca. 1850
Medium:
Steel, leather
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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