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Left Shoulder Defense (Pauldron)

Niccolò Silva

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Left Shoulder Defense (Pauldron) by Niccolò Silva. Metal pauldron for left shoulder, outer shell shaped like leaf or wing, with one edge curved down. Pointed protrusion pointing up and back at top. Rivets on side and middle. Etched decoration on surface, bordered along bottom edge. Light and dark spots on surface. Slight shadow underneath on light-colored background.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1510–15
Medium:
Steel, gold
Culture:
Italian, probably Milan
Dimensions:
599 × 485 px
Museum record:
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