Artwork preview

Roncone

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a Roncone by artist unknown, featuring a long, silver-colored metal weapon with a pointed tip and a curved, hook-like protrusion on the right side. The weapon has a long, thin blade with a sharp point at the top and two sharp points on either side, near the handle. The handle appears to be made of dark brown material, possibly wood or bone, and is wrapped with a gold-colored band near the bottom. A long, dark brown tassel hangs from the bottom of the handle. The weapon is mounted on a white wall, with a small portion of another metal object visible to the left. The background is a plain white wall with a light blue stripe running horizontally across it. The weapon appears to be an antique or historical piece, possibly used for ceremonial or combat purposes. The overall appearance of the Roncone suggests that it is a unique and intricately designed piece of art.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1525
Medium
Steel, gold, textile, wood
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette