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Morion for the Bodyguard of the Prince-Elector of Saxony

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Morion for the Bodyguard of the Prince-Elector of Saxony by Hans Stopler. The image shows a steel helmet with a rounded top and a wide brim that curves upward at the front and sides. The helmet is primarily dark grey with gold etched designs. The etchings include curved lines and circular shapes. There are small round rivets around the edge of the helmet. The interior of the helmet is lined with brown fabric or leather. The helmet appears to be on a metal pole. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
dated 1568
Medium:
Steel, gold, brass, leather, textile
Culture:
German, Nuremberg
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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