Brigandine (body defense)
Artist/maker unknown, European
Geography:
Made in Europe
Probably made in Italy, Europe
Date:
1570-1580Medium:
Steel; tinned brass; canvas; red silkDimensions:
Weight (Front portion): 13.3 lb., 13 pounds 4.9 ounces (6035 x 6035g) Weight (Rear portion): 10.1 lb., 10 pounds 1.6 ounces (4580 x 4580g) Weight (Total): 23.4 lb., 23 pounds 6.4 ounces (10615 x 10615g)Curatorial Department:
European Decorative Arts and SculptureObject Location:
1977-167-239a,bCredit Line:
Bequest of Carl Otto Kretzschmar von Kienbusch, 1977
Made in Europe
Probably made in Italy, Europe
Date:
1570-1580Medium:
Steel; tinned brass; canvas; red silkDimensions:
Weight (Front portion): 13.3 lb., 13 pounds 4.9 ounces (6035 x 6035g) Weight (Rear portion): 10.1 lb., 10 pounds 1.6 ounces (4580 x 4580g) Weight (Total): 23.4 lb., 23 pounds 6.4 ounces (10615 x 10615g)Curatorial Department:
European Decorative Arts and SculptureObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:1977-167-239a,bCredit Line:
Bequest of Carl Otto Kretzschmar von Kienbusch, 1977
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brigandine [x] european armor [x] italian brigandine [x] vest [x]A popular type of body armor as early as c. 1400, brigandines became increasingly uncommon after 1500 as firearms were becoming more effective. Probably intended for a noble patron, this example may be the latest western European brigandine known to exist.
