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Armor

Hans Michel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows Armor by Hans Michel. The armor is black with silver accents. The armor consists of a helmet, shoulder pads, chest plate, elbow pads, gloves, waist plate, belt, thigh pads, knee pads, and shin guards. The armor has horizontal lines and rivets throughout. The helmet has a pointed top and a face mask with perforations. The armor is on a stand. The background is a plain wall.

Artwork details

Date:
16th century and later
Medium:
Steel, brass, leather
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
389 × 624 px
Museum record:
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