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Breastplate

Hans Maystetter

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Breastplate by Hans Maystetter is a metal plate with a rounded shape and a scalloped design, resembling a seashell. The plate is made of metal with a weathered appearance and visible signs of aging. It has a wide, curved top edge and a narrower bottom edge. The scalloped pattern consists of a series of long, thin, curved lines that radiate from the center of the plate. The plate is composed of multiple sections connected by rivets. A chain is attached to the top of the plate on either side. The plate sits on a flat, wide base. The base has a series of horizontal lines around its edge. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1510
Medium
Steel
Culture
Austrian, Innsbruck
Dimensions
467 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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