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Armor

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Full-body armor on a mannequin or stand, made of metal, likely steel, with a shiny surface. The armor consists of a helmet with a pointed top and a faceplate covering the entire face except for two slits for the eyes. The body armor covers the torso, arms and legs. A short skirt or tunic made of fabric or leather hangs below the metal body armor. The armor has metal gauntlets on both hands. The stand is black and rectangular. The background is light grey. The title of the piece is "Armor" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1560
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
434 × 625 px
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