

Foot-Combat Armor of Prince-Elector Christian I of Saxony (reigned 1586–91)
Full-body armor with a high helmet and faceplate featuring a star design. The armor is dark-colored, likely steel or iron, with gold-colored etchings. The torso piece is shaped to fit the body with overlapping plates. The armor includes shoulder guards, arm guards, and a glove on each hand. Etchings on the armor feature floral and curvilinear patterns. The background fades from dark gray at the top to light gray toward the bottom. The armor stands on a beige pedestal.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1591
- Medium
- Steel, gold, leather, copper alloy
- Culture
- German, Augsburg
- Dimensions
- 431 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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