File:Italian - Armor for the Duke of Medina Sidonia - Walters 51585.jpg
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editArmor for the Duke of Medina Sidonia ( ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Armor for the Duke of Medina Sidonia |
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English: This armor is engraved all over with a design based on an M, signifying the duchy of Medina Sidonia. It was made for Don Alonso Perez de Guzman el Bueno, duke of Medina Sidonia (1550-1615). Extremely rich, he was also commander of the Spanish fleet (the Armada) under King Philip II (father of the Archduchess Isabella, Spanish governor of the Southern Netherlands).
The background is darkened to contrast with the raised, partially gilded decoration. This armor was for use on horseback on the battlefield or for tournament jousting; on the right side of the breastplate are holes for bolting a lance rest. This "suit" was originally complemented by other pieces so that different combinations could be used for combat and sport. In the late 1500s, Milan, ruled by Spain (with the duke of Medina Sidonia as its captain-general), was one of the great European centers of armor making. |
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Date |
circa 1590 date QS:P571,+1590-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902 |
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Medium | steel with traces of fire-gilding and silver inlay; modern leather and velvet | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | 170.2 cm (67 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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institution QS:P195,Q210081 |
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Accession number |
51.585 |
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Place of creation | Milan, Italy | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Object history |
Duke of Medina Sidonia Sale, 1924
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Credit line | Acquired by Henry Walters, 1925 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Source | Walters Art Museum: Home page Info about artwork | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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