Breastplate

The Breastplate by an unknown artist depicts a metal breastplate with a distinctive shield-like shape. The breastplate is silver-colored and made of metal, likely steel. It features a curved top edge and a pointed bottom edge. The surface of the breastplate is adorned with intricate engravings. Two large panels dominate the center, separated by a vertical line down the middle. On the left panel, an engraving depicts the Crucifixion scene with Jesus Christ on the cross. On the right panel, a figure is shown kneeling. The breastplate has a decorative border around the edges, featuring a rope-like pattern along the top edge and more intricate designs on the sides. There are two small protrusions on either side of the top edge, a darker material, possibly leather or enamel, set into a metal casing. Two metal loops are attached to the bottom edge, likely for securing the breastplate. The background of the image is a plain gray color.