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Roncone of the Bodyguard of the Gonzaga Family

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Roncone of the Bodyguard of the Gonzaga Family shows a large sword with a long, pointed blade. The blade is primarily silver with visible signs of wear and aging. A distinctive feature is the large, curved hook-like protrusion on the left side near the top of the blade. The hilt has a crossguard with three prongs on each side and a brown handle. The sword is mounted on a wall with light blue and white horizontal stripes. A partial view of another weapon's curved blade is visible on the right side.

Artwork details

Date:
1550–1600
Medium:
Steel, wood
Culture:
Italian, Venice
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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