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Breastplate of an armor with decorations
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Breastplate of an armor with decorations

anonymous · c. 1525 - c. 1575 · etching; copper (metal); metal

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Breastplate, iron, bright, made of three parts, the edges of the neck and arm openings are cabled, flanged and riveted on the inside of the breastplate. On both sides of the neck opening below the edge riveted iron buckles. Straight central rib ending in a small bulge above the belly collar. Below the edges of the breastplate ornaments can be seen of various shapes and animals. Besides the central rib, six parallel strips decorated with various, presumably biblical figures. Below the neck opening ornaments of a round figure surrounded by two angels with various animals on both sides. In the center two circles depicting the head of a man and the head of a woman. The circles are supported by two angel figures. Below this a female figure can be seen holding a cross with both hands. On the strip to the left of this etching a figure holding a scale with a head on it. To the right a female figure lifting her skirt slightly. Smaller figures stand on the remaining strips.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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breastplate
Credit lineBorstplaat van een harnas met versieringen. c. 1525 - c. 1575. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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