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Horse Armor Made for a Member of the Collalto Family

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of a horse and rider statue. The horse's front right leg and back left leg are raised. The horse's head is turned to the right. The horse and rider are made of metal. The horse is wearing plate armor covering its face and body. A saddle covered in plate armor sits on top of a fabric saddle blanket. The rider sits on top of the saddle. The rider's face is covered by a helmet. The rider and horse sit on a black platform. Gray background. The artist is unknown. The title is "Horse Armor Made for a Member of the Collalto Family".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1560 and later
Medium
Steel, gold, leather
Culture
Italian, probably Milan
Dimensions
567 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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