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Breastplate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a breastplate, which is a piece of armor. The breastplate is made of metal and has a curved top edge. It is shaped to cover the torso, with a wider bottom section that covers the waist. There are several rivets around the edges of the breastplate. A decorative element is visible at the top center. The breastplate appears to be made by artist Hans Stopler. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1480
Medium
Steel
Culture
Italian, probably Milan
Dimensions
481 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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