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Sallet "in the Venetian Style"

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a tan-colored helmet with a dark metal trim and rivets. The helmet is shown from the side, with the front facing to the right. It has a rounded top and a curved brim that extends outwards at the front. The main body of the helmet is tan with some red marks and six visible rivets on the front. The trim around the top and bottom edges of the helmet is made of dark metal and has a decorative design. The trim at the bottom of the helmet has a jagged edge. The background of the image is light gray. Sallet "in the Venetian Style".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1460; decoration, probably 17th century and later
Medium
Steel, gold, copper, textile, leather
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
600 × 610 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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