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Armet for the Tourney

Kolman Helmschmid

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver-colored helmet with a rounded top and a visor that covers the face. The helmet is decorated with etched designs, including lines, geometric shapes, and floral patterns. There are several rows of rivets along the sides and bottom of the helmet. The visor has a textured surface with a geometric pattern. The helmet appears to be on a stand, with a gray background. The artist and title of the piece is "Armet for the Tourney" by Kolman Helmschmid.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1515–20
Medium:
Steel, copper alloy
Culture:
German, Augsburg
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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