European Decorative Arts and Sculpture Vamplate (Hand Defense on a Lance) of Emperor Ferdinand I of Austria Made in Landshut, Germany, Europec. 1560 Made by Wolfgang Groszschedel, German (active Greenwich, England and Landshut, Bavaria), first documented 1517/18, Landshut from 1521, died 1562, possibly in collaboration with Franz Groszschedel, German (Landshut), active c. 1555 - 1580. Thought to have been made for Emperor Ferdinand I, 1503 - 1564, ruled 1558 - 1564. Etched and partially blackened and gilded steel, brass, leather * Gallery 248, Arms and Armor, second floor (Kretzschmar von Kienbusch Galleries) 1977-167-242 Bequest of Carl Otto Kretzschmar von Kienbusch, 1977 |
LabelThis vamplate belongs to a group of elaborate armors commissioned for a tournament that took place in Vienna in 1560. Wolfgang Grosschedel and his son, Franz, two leading German specialists working in the distinguished armor-making center of Landshut, made the group. However, as is so often the case, the artists who etched the elegant floral scrolls remain nameless.* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
