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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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