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Half Armor

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Half Armor by Hans Stopler. The armor has a metallic, dark gray color with a pattern of overlapping circles. The torso piece covers the upper body, and is held on by a belt. The right arm is covered by a large, patterned gauntlet with four fingers and a thumb. The left arm is covered by a similar gauntlet with a more pronounced cuff. The helmet is domed with a short brim and a small visor. The background is a plain, light gray color. The armor is displayed on a white form.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1600; cheekplates of helmet and part of left gauntlet thumb, probably 19th century
Medium
Steel, brass
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
373 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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