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Helmet, Breastplate, and Backplate

D. G. V. Lochorst

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Helmet, Breastplate, and Backplate by D. G. V. Lochorst. The helmet is a conical shape with an etched design on it. The helmet has a visor that covers the face. The breastplate is shaped to fit the torso and has a design etched into it. The breastplate has an oval-shaped piece in the center with a design on it. The backplate is not visible. The background of the image is dark gray. The armor appears to be made of metal.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1575
Medium:
Steel, leather, textile (velvet, wool)
Culture:
Flemish, possibly Antwerp
Dimensions:
445 × 625 px
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