European Decorative Arts and Sculpture Rondache (shield) of Emperor Ferdinand I of Austria Made in Landshut, Germany, Europec. 1560 Attributed to the armorer Wolfgang Groszschedel, German (active Greenwich, England and Landshut, Bavaria), first documented 1517/18, Landshut from 1521, died 1562. Possibly in collaboration with the armorer 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) 1977-167-765 Bequest of Carl Otto Kretzschmar von Kienbusch, 1977 |
LabelThis Rondache 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, possibly made the group. However, 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. |
