European Decorative Arts and Sculpture Half Armor Made in Brescia, Lombardy, Italy, Europec. 1580 Artist/maker unknown, Italian Etched and partially blackened steel; brass; textile and leather replaced
* Gallery 246, Arms and Armor, second floor (Kretzschmar von Kienbusch Galleries) 1977-167-26 Bequest of Carl Otto Kretzschmar von Kienbusch, 1977 |
LabelBrescia was the largest armor-making center on the Italian peninsula after Milan. The town of Brescia and its surroundings were the principal suppliers of arms to the Republic of Venice. Struck on several portions of this armor is a mark of an ox, possibly derived from a town's coat of arms, suggesting that the armor was originally housed in a municipal arsenal.* 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. |
