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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
Public Domain
Yes
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