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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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