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Left Pauldron (Shoulder Defense) Belonging to an Armor for Field and Tournament Made for Duke Nikolaus "The Black" Radziwill (1515–1565), Duke of Nesvizh and Olyka, Prince of the Empire, Grand Chancellor and Marshal of Lithuania

Kunz Lochner

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal shoulder defense with a curved shape, resembling a protective cover. The item is made of dark brown metal with visible signs of wear and tear, including cracks and discoloration. It features a predominantly brown base color with red and gold accents throughout. The surface is adorned with intricate designs and patterns, including black lines and gold details. The piece has a distinctive shape, with one end being more pointed and the other end curved. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1555; probably repainted later
Medium
Steel, gold, paint
Culture
German, Nuremberg
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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