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Sallet of Emperor Maximilian I (1459–1519)

Lorenz Helmschmid

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver-colored helmet with a domed top, a visor with ventilation holes, and a gold-colored hinge. The helmet has a speckled appearance with darker spots. A curved piece of metal covers the nose and mouth area, with a gold-colored piece attached to it. The background is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1490–95
Medium:
Steel, copper alloy, gold
Culture:
German, Augsburg
Dimensions:
587 × 624 px
Museum record:
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