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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
Museum record:
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