European Decorative Arts and Sculpture Cuirassier Armor 1633-34 Artist/maker unknown, Northern Italian Blued (now russet colored) and partially gilded steel, brass, leather replaced, silk
* Gallery 249, Arms and Armor, second floor (Kretzschmar von Kienbusch Galleries) 1977-167-39 Bequest of Carl Otto Kretzschmar von Kienbusch, 1977 |
LabelThis suit, made to the measure of a slender man, is a deluxe version of a cuirassier armor, a type used by horsemen armed with pistols and swords, particularly during the Thirty Years’ War (1618–1648) in Europe. There are no defenses for the lower legs as these were normally guarded by tall leather boots. Though the helmet is formed in the manner of contemporary Flemish examples, the construction and other details suggest that it was actually made in Milan, which regularly exported armor to the southern Netherlands.Social Tags [?]1600's [x] armor [x] brass [x] european [x] helmet [x] italy [x] knight [x] milan [x] steel [x] [Add Your Own Tags]* 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. |
