Breastplate
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Breastplate

TitleBreastplate
ArtistNorth Italian, probably Milan
Date1570-80 16th century
MediumSteel and leather
Classificationsuit-element
OriginMilan Milan
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGeorge F. Harding Collection
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Breastplate” is a work by North Italian, probably Milan, dated 1570-80. It is executed in steel and leather and classified as suit-element. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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