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Armor for Man and Horse Presumably Made for Baron Pankraz von Freyberg (1508–1565)

Wolfgang Grosschedel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a suit of armor on a man and a horse. The man wears a full suit of armor, including a helmet with a visor, and holds a baton. He sits on a horse that also wears armor, specifically on its head, neck, and body. The horse stands on a raised platform with one front leg lifted. A small plaque is on a stand next to the platform. The background is gray. The armor for man and horse was presumably made for Baron Pankraz von Freyberg by Wolfgang Grosschedel.

Artwork details

Date:
man's armor, ca. 1535–40; horse armor, dated 1554; saddle steels, later restorations
Medium:
Steel; leather, copper alloy, textile
Culture:
German, Landshut
Dimensions:
487 × 624 px
Museum record:
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