Breastplate by Kunz Lochner. The breastplate is made of metal and has a silver color with gold accents. It is shaped to fit the torso, with a curved top and a pointed bottom. The plate is etched with an intricate floral pattern. There are two large plates that make up the main body of the breastplate, separated by a seam down the middle. The bottom of the breastplate has a fluted edge with gold accents. There are gold rivets around the edges. The background is a plain gray color.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1550–55
- Medium
- Steel, gold
- Culture
- German, Nuremberg
- Dimensions
- 446 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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