

Armor for Heavy Cavalry
Full-body armor made of metal plates. The armor is primarily gold-colored with a darker patina. A helmet with a visor covers the head. The body armor consists of a chest plate, shoulder guards, elbow guards, wrist guards, a belt, thigh guards, and knee guards. The armor covers the entire body except for the face and neck. The feet are covered with fabric or leather material that appears to be cream-colored. The armor is displayed on a round gray stand. The background is gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1600
- Medium
- Steel, gold, leather, textile
- Culture
- French
- Dimensions
- 369 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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