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Close Helmet for the Tourney

Daniel Hopfer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Close Helmet for the Tourney by Daniel Hopfer. Metal helmet, silver in color, with a visor and a decorative top edge. The helmet has a distinctive shape, with a curved top and a pointed chin. There are multiple holes for ventilation, and etched designs around the borders. A T-shaped slit allows for vision when the visor is down. The visor has a central bar and is attached to the helmet on either side by hinges. Decorative metal piece attached on the left side. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
dated 1552
Medium
Steel, leather, brass
Culture
Austrian, Innsbruck
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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