Sujet
Demi-Chanfron, c. 1550. Creator: Unknown.
Légende
Demi-Chanfron, c. 1550. The chanfron, head defense for a horse, was introduced in the 1300s. It included two side pieces to protect the cheeks. In the 16th and 17th centuries, when armor failed to protect against firearms, it assumed greater importance as ornament. For this reason the demi (or half) chanfron covered the forehead of the horse but extended, like this one, only halfway down the nose. The Hapsburg Spanish Court was served by the armorers of Augsburg in the 16th century. This impressively decorated piece, by tradition, is said to have once belonged to Philip II of Spain (1527-1598).
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Notre référence
HRM19F77_415
Model release
NA
Property release
NA
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
8,9Mo (943,0Ko) / 12,9cm x 17,3cm / 1518 x 2048 (300dpi)