Close Helmet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Close Helmet by Hans Stopler, made in 1500, is a silver-colored helmet with a distinctive shape. The helmet has a pointed top and a flat faceplate with a horizontal slit for vision. The faceplate features five ventilation holes below the eye slit, arranged in a triangular formation. A neck guard is attached, secured by rivets. The surface shows signs of wear and tear, with visible scratches and scuffs. The background of the image is gray.