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Morion for the Bodyguard of the Prince-Elector of Saxony

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Morion for the Bodyguard of the Prince-Elector of Saxony by Hans Stopler. Silver-gray metal helmet with a curved brim and a rounded top. The helmet has a visor that curves upwards at the end. Gold accents and designs are on the helmet. A large gold circle on the forehead has a rearing horse. A smaller version of the same design is on the top left. Gold etchings and filigree are on the edges and around the designs. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1570
Medium
Steel, gold, brass, leather
Culture
German, Nuremberg
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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