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Gauntlet for the Right Hand, Belonging to the Armor of Don Alonzo Pérez de Guzman el Bueno (1550–1619), Count of Niebla and Duke of Medina-Sidonia

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Right-hand gauntlet made of metal, likely steel, with a brown patina and gold etched designs. The gauntlet has a flared cuff at the top. The fingers are articulated, with visible rivets connecting them. The etched designs on the gauntlet include intricate patterns and scrollwork. The background of the image is gray, with a shadow cast by the gauntlet. The gauntlet is angled, with the fingers pointing to the left.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1580
Medium:
Steel, silver, gold, textile, leather
Culture:
Italian, Milan
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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