Helmet for a Harquebusier

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Helmet for a Harquebusier by an unknown artist is a silver-gray helmet with a rounded top and a wide, flat brim that extends outwards, featuring a long, pointed noseguard. The helmet's surface exhibits a distressed appearance with areas of gold and silver visible, indicating aging and wear. A decorative gold-colored hinge or attachment is on the left side. The brim and noseguard are adorned with rows of gold rivets. The helmet's interior is not visible. The background of the image is a solid gray color.