Sujet
Breastplate, c. 1550. Creator: Unknown.
Légende
Breastplate, c. 1550. This breastplate, lacking its tassets, is nonetheless a fine example of the superb sculptural forms achieved by Renaissance armorers. Its contours and glancing surface illustrate the extremes sought by both armorers and patrons in order to deflect projectiles such as crossbow bolts and thrusting lances. Embellishment was an important aspect of fine armor. This breastplate bears a fine etched decoration of a kneeling knight, possibly the armor's owner, before the Crucifixion. This may have created a kind of personalized devotional image for use in combat.
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Notre référence
HRM19F73_134
Model release
NA
Property release
NA
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
8,2Mo (689,1Ko) / 13,0cm x 15,8cm / 1536 x 1863 (300dpi)