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Cuirassier's Armor

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Full-body armor made of silver metal, comprising a helmet, shoulder pads, chest plate, elbow pads, gloves, belt, and leg armor, all studded with rivets; armor composed of interlocking metal plates; rivets visible on joints and along plate edges; gloves have articulated fingers; background is light grey. Cuirassier's Armor by Hans Stopler.

Artwork details

Date:
dated 1621; helmet brim and buffe, 19th century
Medium:
Steel, gold, leather
Culture:
possibly Dutch
Dimensions:
391 × 625 px
Museum record:
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