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Infantry Armor

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Infantry Armor by Hans Stossel. The armor consists of a black and silver-colored metal suit with a helmet that covers the entire head, featuring a small silver emblem on the left side. The suit comprises a chest plate with vertical silver lines down the center and horizontal lines across, accompanied by silver accents. The shoulders are covered with curved metal pieces and mesh material. A brown belt encircles the waist. The left arm is covered with a metal piece featuring horizontal lines, while the right arm has a similar design but is not visible. The lower body is protected by metal pieces covering the thighs, with a curved metal piece on the right side. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1600
Medium
Steel, leather
Culture
German, Nuremberg
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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