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Close-Helmet for the Field and Tourney

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Close-Helmet for the Field and Tourney by an unknown artist. The helmet is made of metal, primarily silver in color with gold accents. The helmet has a large bowl that covers the top and back of the head. The front of the helmet has a visor with eye slits and a T-shaped opening for the mouth and nose. The helmet has a projecting brim and a neck guard. The entire helmet is decorated with engravings and etchings, including lines, patterns, and shapes. The helmet has rivets along the edges and around the visor. The helmet sits on a white stand. The background is a solid beige color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1560–65; front collar lames, 1544
Medium
Steel, gold, copper alloy
Culture
Italian, probably Brescia; front collar lames, German, Augsburg
Dimensions
592 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette