Gold-colored armor piece, titled "Gorget", by an unknown artist. Shaped like a wide, inverted triangle with a rounded top; features a large oval opening at the top; made of metal; has a decorative pattern around the edges; adorned with small metal dots; intricate designs and scenes; depicts people and animals; sits on a dark gray background; angled to the right; shows a battle scene in relief on the front.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1630
- Medium
- Brass, gold
- Culture
- probably Dutch
- Dimensions
- 517 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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