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Close-Helmet of Vicenzo I Gonzaga (1562–1612), Duke of Mantua

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

An old bronze helmet with a high crown and a visor that covers the face, the visor is shaped like a beak. The helmet is decorated with etched designs including a circle around the crown with foliage and animals, and a crest on the front. There are straps on the left side. The helmet sits on a white stand.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1587
Medium:
Steel, gold, silver
Culture:
Italian, Milan
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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