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Armor for a Member of the Barberini Family

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Full-body armor on a mannequin, comprising a helmet, breastplate, shoulder guards, arm guards, a belt, thigh guards, and shin guards. The armor is made of interlocking metal plates with a ribbed pattern and adorned with gold accents. A yellow fabric lining is visible underneath the metal plates, and the mannequin wears tan boots. The background features a gradient transitioning from dark gray at the edges to light gray in the center. The armor for a member of the Barberini Family, by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1623–30
Medium
Steel, gold, silver, textile, leather
Culture
Italian, Milan
Dimensions
395 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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