Philadelphia Museum of Art - Collections Object : Armor for Use in the Tourney Fought on Foot over the Barriers

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European Decorative Arts and Sculpture

Armor for Use in the Tourney Fought on Foot over the Barriers

Made in Milan, Italy, Europe

c. 1590

Armor made by Pompeo della Cesa, Italian (active Milan), c. 1537 - 1610

Engraved, etched, and partially gilded steel; brass, textiles, and leather replaced
Height (From top of helmet to bottom of gauntlets): 36 1/4 inches (92 cm) Height (From top of helmet to bottom center of breastplate): 31 1/2 inches (80 cm) Width (Shoulders): 20 1/16 inches (51 cm) Width (Elbows): 28 3/4 inches (73 cm) Weight: 32 lb. (14.51 kg)

Currently not on view

1977-167-37

Bequest of Carl Otto Kretzschmar von Kienbusch, 1977

Label

This armor was used in a form of tournament where a barrier separated the contenders, who fought on foot with either a pike or a sword. Since the barrier provided a defense for the lower portion of the body, this type of armor leaves the wearer's abdomen and legs unprotected.

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