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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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