

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