Armor of Emperor Ferdinand I (1503–1564)
Item
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Title
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Armor of Emperor Ferdinand I (1503–1564)
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Rights
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art. New York, New York. Public Domain.
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Creator
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Kunz Lochner (1510–1567)
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Date
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1549 C.E.
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Description
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An engraved scene of the Virgin Mary and Christ Child on the breastplate of Ferdinand I. Surrounding the Virgin and Child are engraved illustrations of angelic beings and flower motifs. Circular gold ornaments can be seen across the piece. This breastplate is part of a full suit of armor.
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Format
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Steel, brass, leather. H. 67 in. (170.2 cm).
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Publisher
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Contributor
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Joce Dolezal
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Identifier
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art. 33.164a–x.
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Subject
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Virgin Mary; Renaissance armor; field armor; Virgin and Child.
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Source
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Jpeg file. Unknown Photographer. The Metropolitan Museum of Art Digital Collection. 10/18/2023. https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/23944
Armor