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Armor

Kolman Helmschmid

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a suit of armor. The armor is silver-colored and made of metal. It covers the torso, arms, and legs. The helmet has a faceplate with a grid pattern over the eyes and mouth. The armor has a ribbed texture. The armor is on a black mannequin with no clothing except black tights. The mannequin is on a round gray base. The background is gray, fading to white at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1525 and later
Medium:
Steel, leather
Culture:
German, Augsburg
Dimensions:
411 × 625 px
Museum record:
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