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Breastplate from an Armor of Francesco Maria II della Rovere (1548–1631), Duke of Urbino
The image shows a metal breastplate. The breastplate is shaped like a shield and is made of silver-colored metal. It has a rounded top edge and a pointed bottom edge. The breastplate is decorated with intricate etchings in a gold color. The etchings are made up of various patterns, including lines, shapes, and floral designs. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The breastplate appears to be a historical piece of armor.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1570
- Medium
- Steel, gold
- Culture
- Italian, probably Milan
- Dimensions
- 416 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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