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Armor for Field and Tilt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Full-body armor on a mannequin, titled "Armor for Field and Tilt" by artist Hans Stoss. The armor is silver with red accents. The armor has a helmet with a faceplate that covers the entire face and has a small opening for the eyes. The body of the armor consists of a breastplate with etched designs, and the shoulders have red leather straps. The arm guards have etched designs and red leather straps. The hand guards cover the entire hand. The leg guards have etched designs and red leather straps. The armor stands on a round beige base. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1550–75
Medium
Steel
Culture
Italian
Dimensions
347 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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