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Portions of a Parade Armor

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a portion of a parade armor. The armor is made of metal and appears to be silver with gold accents. The armor includes a helmet with a pointed top and a faceplate covering the lower half of the face. The chest plate is shaped to fit the torso, with a high collar and a curved piece covering the lower back. The arm on the right side is missing, while the left arm hole is visible. The armor has a belt around the waist with gold accents and straps. The background is white with a slight shadow underneath the armor. The armor appears to be ornate and decorative, suggesting it is for ceremonial or parade use rather than battle.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1575
Medium:
Steel, gold, silver, textile
Culture:
Italian, Milan
Dimensions:
485 × 625 px
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