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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
Museum record:
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