

Breastplate
The Breastplate by artist is a curved, silver-colored metal piece with a pointed bottom. A long vertical strip of engraving runs down the center. On either side are symmetrical curved designs resembling leaves or flowers. A sword hilt is visible on the left side. The piece appears to be made of metal and has a decorative pattern etched into its surface. The etched designs on the breastplate are intricate and ornate.
Artwork Details
- Date
- dated 1540
- Medium
- Steel, gold
- Culture
- German
- Dimensions
- 482 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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