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Close Helmet

Wolfgang Grosschedel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Close Helmet by Wolfgang Grosschedel features a silver-colored steel helmet with an etched floral pattern around its border. The helmet is shaped to cover the head and neck, with a pointed chin guard and a curved top that slopes downward toward the back. The visor has horizontal slits for vision and ventilation. There are two gold rivets on either side near the mouth area. A neck guard is attached at the bottom with rivets. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1560
Medium
Steel, leather, copper alloy
Culture
German, Landshut
Dimensions
599 × 594 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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