European Decorative Arts and Sculpture Brigandine (body defense) Probably made in Italy1570-80 Artist/maker unknown, European, possibly Italian Steel; tinned brass; canvas; red silk Currently not on view 1977-167-239 Bequest of Carl Otto Kretzschmar von Kienbusch, 1977 |
LabelA popular type of body armor as early as c. 1400, brigandines became increasingly uncommon after 1500 as firearms were becoming more effective. Probably intended for a noble patron, this example may be the latest western European brigandine known to exist. |
