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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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