The image shows a rapier, a type of sword. The hilt is made of metal and features an intricately designed guard. The guard consists of curved, thin metal bars that form a cage-like structure, providing protection for the hand. The grip of the rapier appears to be wrapped in a dark material, possibly leather or wire, and is topped with a large, rounded pommel. The blade of the sword is not visible in the image. The background of the image is a gradient of gray, transitioning from dark on the edges to lighter in the center.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1540
- Medium:
- Steel, silver, wood
- Culture:
- Italian
- Dimensions:
- 446 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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