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Left Breastplate from a Brigandine

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a metal breastplate from a brigandine. The breastplate is made of dark brown metal and has a curved shape, resembling the left side of a person's torso. The top portion of the breastplate has fabric attached to it, which appears to be brown and tattered. The fabric is frayed and torn in some areas, exposing the metal underneath. The metal has rivets along its edges and surface. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1400–1425
Medium:
Steel, brass, textile (bast fiber, cotton)
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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