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Portions of an Armor for Vincenzo Luigi di Capua (d. 1627)

Pompeo della Cesa

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal torso armor with short sleeves and a high collar. The armor is made of etched and engraved metal, with a repeating pattern of lines and shapes. The armor has a breastplate that covers the chest and abdomen, with a curved shape to fit the body. The short sleeves are articulated at the shoulders and elbows. The high collar is standing and has a smooth, rounded edge. The armor is on a white stand, and the background is gray. There are shoulder guards, and the bottom of the armor is pointed.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1595
Medium
Steel, gold, leather, copper alloy
Culture
Italian, Milan
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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