The Rapier has a long, slender blade with a slight tapering towards the tip. A diamond-shaped crossguard features two curved quillons that extend outward and then curve back towards the blade. The hilt is intricately decorated. A spherical pommel sits at the top of the grip.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1580
- Medium:
- Steel, silver
- Culture:
- Italian
- Dimensions:
- 446 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
Palette
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