The rapier has a long, slender blade. The hilt is complex, with a cup-shaped guard that forks into two quillons. The guard, and the finial at the top, are decorated with engravings. The grip is wrapped in cord. The scabbard's chape is visible, made of metal. The background of the image is gray.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1600
- Medium:
- Steel
- Culture:
- Northern European, possibly France
- Dimensions:
- 446 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
Palette
