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Field and Tournament Armor of Johann Wilhelm (1530–1573), Duke of Saxe-Weimar

Anton Peffenhauser

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Full-body armor on a stand. The armor is silver with gold accents. The armor consists of a helmet, breastplate, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, a skirt, and shin guards. A green fabric panel hangs from the belt area. The armor is on a circular beige stand. The background is dark grey and lightens at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1565
Medium:
Steel, gold, brass, textile, leather
Culture:
German, Augsburg
Dimensions:
375 × 625 px
Museum record:
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