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Shield

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Shield by an unknown artist depicts a large, round, gold-colored shield with a central circular metal piece. The shield has a black border around its edge. The gold surface is decorated with intricate designs and patterns, including floral motifs and curved shapes. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1600
Medium
Wood, leather, gesso, polychromy, gold, silver foil
Culture
Italian, probably Venice
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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