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Brigandine

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brigandine by artist unknown. The back of a suit of armor made of metal plates and rivets, comprising a central panel with rows of rivets down the spine; two shoulder pieces; and a bottom section with a horizontal seam; and two arm pieces with multiple overlapping horizontal sections. The armor appears worn and damaged, with some sections torn or broken. It is displayed on a form with a black neck and lower body. The background is light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1550
Medium
Etched steel with silver and gold, linen.
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
556 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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