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Armor for the Tilt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Armor for the Tilt by Filippo di Bartolomeo Danti. A full-body suit of armor made of metal, possibly steel, with a conical helmet. Metal gauntlets cover the hands. The armor covers the torso, arms, and legs. A large shoulder guard on the right shoulder extends outward. The armor sits on a black platform. The background is a plain wall.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1585
Medium:
Steel, leather
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
398 × 625 px
Museum record:
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