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Elements of a Light-Cavalry Armor

Christian Schreiner the Younger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a suit of armor on a mannequin. The armor is made of metal and has a silver-gray color with darker areas where it appears to be worn. The armor consists of a chest plate, shoulder pieces, arm pieces, and a short skirt. The chest plate features a sunburst design. The arm pieces are segmented and have a slight curve to fit the shape of the arm. A brown leather belt encircles the waist. The mannequin is covered in black fabric, with only a beige-colored portion visible at the bottom. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1505–10
Medium
Steel, leather
Culture
Austrian, Innsbruck or Mühlau
Dimensions
522 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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