Helmet and Breastplate for the Gioco del Ponte
The armor consists of a helmet and breastplate. The helmet is gold-colored with vertical slits covering the face and a pointed top. The breastplate is gold-colored with a red design on the front, including a starburst shape and floral patterns. The shoulders are covered in dark gray material. The armor appears worn and rusted. It sits on a white pedestal against a gray background.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 17th century, with later alterations
- Medium
- Steel, polychromy, lead
- Culture
- Italian
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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