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Armor for Man and Horse

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a knight on horseback. The knight and horse are made of metal. The knight is wearing armor that covers their entire body, including a helmet with a visor. The horse has armor on its head, neck, and body. The horse's front right leg is raised. The horse's head is turned to the right. The base is black and rectangular. The background is a plain wall. The artist is unknown but the title is "Armor for Man and Horse".

Artwork details

Date:
man's armor, ca. 1575 and later; horse armor, ca. 1560 and later
Medium:
Steel, gold, leather, copper alloy, textile
Culture:
Italian, probably Milan
Dimensions:
567 × 624 px
Museum record:
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