Right Thigh Defense (Cuisse) with Knee Defense (Poleyn)
Metal armor piece with a ribbed design. Long, curved shape covers the thigh, tapering slightly towards the top. The bottom part has a knee defense with a fan-shaped piece. The armor appears worn and has a dark patina. The piece is made of metal and has a vertical ridge pattern. The background is plain and light-colored. The piece by titled "Right Thigh Defense (Cuisse) with Knee Defense (Poleyn)" and is by an unknown artist.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 16th century
- Medium:
- Steel
- Culture:
- German
- Dimensions:
- 435 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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