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Fauchard of the Bodyguard of Cardinal Scipione Borghese-Caffarelli (1576–1633)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a fauchard with a long, curved blade. The blade is silver with a pointed tip and a decorative gold handle. The handle features intricate designs and patterns, including swirling shapes and a crossguard. A tassel hangs from the bottom of the handle. The fauchard is displayed on a wall, alongside two other weapons, one with a long, straight blade and the other with a curved blade. The background is a light blue wall with a darker blue stripe running horizontally across it. The fauchard of the Bodyguard of Cardinal Scipione Borghese-Caffarelli, with its distinctive curved blade and ornate handle, would be searched for using these visual elements.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1600–1610
Medium:
Steel, copper, gold, silver, wood, textile
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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