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Sallet

Pietro Giacomo da Castello

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sallet by Pietro Giacomo da Castello. A metal helmet with a weathered and worn appearance. The helmet is silver with darker spots. The front half of the helmet is black. The helmet sits on a metal stand. The top of the helmet is rounded with a raised ridge. The left side of the helmet extends to a point. The right side of the helmet is open. The interior of the right side is dark. The background is grey.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1510–20
Medium
Steel
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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