European Decorative Arts and Sculpture Armor for Use in the Tilt, with Boot Stirrups Made in Italy, Europec. 1570 Artist/maker unknown, Italian Steel; brass; leather (replaced) * Gallery 246, Arms and Armor, second floor (Kretzschmar von Kienbusch Galleries) 1977-167-24 Bequest of Carl Otto Kretzschmar von Kienbusch, 1977 |
LabelA late example of Italian armor for use in the joust, this suit belongs to a group of equally unadorned existing armors. Many of its elements were altered during its working life, presumably to adapt the armor to changing tournament practices.* 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. |
