

Field Armor of King Henry VIII of England (reigned 1509–47)
Full-body armor on a stand, shown from the front at an angle. The armor is made of metal, predominantly dark gray with gold accents. It consists of multiple overlapping plates covering the torso, arms, and legs. The plates on the torso and arms have horizontal ridges. Overlapping metal plates cover the upper and lower arm. The shoulder pieces are rounded. A red leather belt encircles the waist. The gauntlets have three sections. The helmet is dark gray with gold accents. The face is covered except for the eyes. The armor is on a round gray stand. The lower parts of the legs are covered in tan leather or fabric. The background is gray, fading to white at the bottom.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1544
- Medium
- Steel, gold, textile, leather
- Culture
- Italian, Milan or Brescia
- Dimensions
- 377 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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