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Breastplate from an Armor of Francesco Maria II della Rovere (1548–1631), Duke of Urbino

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Museum record:
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