Electrotype Reproduction of a 16th Century Italian Helmet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The electrotype reproduction of a 16th century Italian helmet by an unknown artist features a silver-colored metal helmet with a rounded top and a protruding visor that points to the right. The helmet has an etched design depicting various scenes, including people on horseback and other figures. The visor is decorated with etchings and has a pointed end. The base of the helmet has a protrusion. The helmet appears to be attached to a thin white stand. The background is a gradient of dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.