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Three-Quarter Armor

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The suit of armor titled "Three-Quarter Armor" by its creator, features a helmet with a visor covering the face. A neck guard is attached to the helmet. The suit has a breastplate with horizontal overlapping plates and a groove-like pattern on the chest. The shoulders have armor with a ridge along the top. Elbow and wrist guards are present on the arms. The right leg guard consists of horizontal overlapping plates while the left leg guard is a single piece. A groin guard is visible. The suit stands on a black pedestal against a plain background.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Steel, velvet, leather
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
359 × 624 px
Museum record:
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