"The Morosini Helmet" (visored burgonet)
Milanese 16th Century · Italian
probably 1550/1560
- Medium
- repoussé and embossed iron or steel, with gilding and silvering
- Classification
- Decorative Art
- Period
- 1501 to 1550
- Image size
- 827 × 1200px
Description
This is an ornate helmet made of dark metal with gold-colored details. It features intricate designs and patterns throughout, including symmetrical swirling and floral designs, as well as designs on the faceguard that look similar to an animal’s face, including a snarling mouth and eye holes. The lighting emphasizes the embossed and engraved elements of the helmet.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).