Breastplate
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Breastplate

TitleBreastplate
ArtistNorthern Italian
Datec. 1560/70 16th century
MediumSteel, etched
Classificationsuit-element
OriginNorthern Italy Northern Italy
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGeorge F. Harding Collection
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

About this artwork

“Breastplate” is a work by Northern Italian, dated c. 1560/70. It is executed in steel, etched 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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