Breastplate

c. 1550 Overall: 31.3 x 35 x 20 cm (12 5/16 x 13 3/4 x 7 7/8 in.) Source image
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This breastplate, lacking its tassets, is nonetheless a fine example of the superb sculptural forms achieved by Renaissance armorers. Its contours and glancing surface illustrate the extremes sought by both armorers and patrons in order to deflect projectiles such as crossbow...

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