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Half Armor

Kolman Helmschmid

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Half Armor by Kolman Helmschmid. Silver-colored metal armor with a helmet, shoulder, chest, elbow, and forearm pieces. The armor has a textured surface and gold accents. A large, round shield with a copper-colored circle is on the left arm. The right arm is bent at the elbow. The background is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1510–20 and later
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
German, Augsburg
Dimensions:
550 × 624 px
Museum record:
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