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Backplate

Hans Prunner

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a piece of armor titled "Backplate" by Hans Prunner. The armor piece is made of metal, likely steel, and has a dark gray color with visible signs of wear and tear. It is shaped to fit the upper body, covering the torso, and has a distinctive V-shaped indentation at the top. The armor has a smooth, curved surface on the upper part and a more ridged, articulated design on the lower section. There are multiple horizontal lines and rivets along the bottom portion. A central ridge runs down the middle of the armor, flanked by pleated sections. Two small metal straps are visible on either side, likely used for attachment. The background of the image is a light gray color, providing contrast to the darker armor.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1485–95
Medium
Steel, leather
Culture
Austrian, Innsbruck
Dimensions
499 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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