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Sallet and Buffe for a Rennzeug in the Saxon Fashion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sallet and Buffe for a Rennzeug in the Saxon Fashion, by Hans Stopler. The image shows a silver-colored metal helmet with a distinctive shape. The helmet has a rounded top with a raised ridge down the middle, and a curved fin on top. The visor is a separate piece that covers the face, with a T-shaped opening for the eyes and mouth. The visor is attached to the helmet by a hinge on the left side and a latch on the right side. The neck guard is a separate piece that covers the neck, with two holes on either side near the bottom. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1570–1600
Medium
Steel, leather
Culture
German
Dimensions
390 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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