Art Institute of Chicago
Infantry Armor
German, possibly CologneLinkedCulture matchlcp-c00a97fede5e
- Date
- 1510/15
- Medium
- Steel and leather
- Culture
- Cologne
- Department
- Applied Arts of Europe
- Institution
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Object ID
- 116330
From the Art Institute of Chicago record
Infantry armors like this example were produced in quantities to outfit German mercenaries known as Landsknechte, who dominated battlefields in the early 16th century. As professional soldiers, these men were expected to equip themselves within their means. Answering the demand, armorers manufactured harnesses like this on spec rather than for a specific client. The breastplate, backplate, and splinted arms are adjustable and were designed to fit a common-sized soldier. Nevertheless, even as a piece of medium-quality armor, this harness is embellished with fashionable flutes and ripples.
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- Credit line
- George F. Harding Collection
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- Object type
- AAT300209266
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European Renaissance Armor ComponentsThese objects are all pieces of defensive armor and military equipment from 15th-17th century Europe, primarily from major armoring centers like Italy, Germany, and France.
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