Brigandine Armor

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red velvet brigandine armor with copper rivets and leather straps. The armor is shaped like a vest, covering the torso, with a curved top edge that dips low on the right side. Two rows of leather straps with copper rivets are on either side, used for fastening. The velvet has a crushed appearance with a subtle sheen. Copper rivets are arranged in lines down the front and around the edges. The background is a plain light gray color. The artist of this piece is unknown.