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Close Helmet in Maximilian Style
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About this work
The regular fluting of this helmet is a style known as "Maximilian," named after Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor (1493–1519). Besides being decorative the fluting is a strengthening device that works similar to corrugated metal. This decoration would have been costly as it was time consuming to produce and required precise work. It would have only been available to the wealthiest of clients.
Cleveland Museum of Art’s own descriptionCredit lineClose Helmet in Maximilian Style, c. 1520. Germany. Steel and brass; overall: 30.5 x 21.8 x 32 cm (12 x 8 9/16 x 12 5/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance, 1916.1855
