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Field Armor Probably of Sir John Scudamore (1541 or 1542–1623)

Jacob Halder

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Full-body armor made of metal, presented on a round white stand. The armor is composed of articulated pieces covering the entire body. The head is covered by a helmet with a T-shaped faceplate. The torso piece is divided into sections with a central line down the front. The shoulders have ridged metal plates. The elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles are protected by multiple overlapping metal bands. The hands and feet are covered in articulated metal pieces. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1587, restored and completed 1915
Medium
Steel, gold, leather
Culture
British, Greenwich
Dimensions
415 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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