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Half Armor attributed to Don Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba y Fernández de Córdoba, Duke of Sessa (1520/1524–1578)

Armorer Attributed to Lucio Piccinino Italian
partially mid-16th century, comprehensively reworked in the 19th century
Not on view
The appearance of this armor is due largely to the extensive alterations and restorations that were made to redecorate and complete it in the 19th century. Because of its heavlily compromised condition, this armor is not a valid example of mid-16th century luxury armor. Nevertheless, it is important as one of the more lavish examples of armor forgery in the 19th century.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Half Armor attributed to Don Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba y Fernández de Córdoba, Duke of Sessa (1520/1524–1578)
  • Armorer: Attributed to Lucio Piccinino (Italian, Milan, active ca. 1575–90)
  • Date: partially mid-16th century, comprehensively reworked in the 19th century
  • Geography: Milan
  • Culture: Italian, Milan
  • Medium: Steel, gold
  • Dimensions: Wt. approx. 30 lb. 7 oz. (13.8 kg); Wt. of helmet approx. 7 lb. 11 oz. (
  • Classification: Armor for Man-1/2 Armor
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1904
  • Object Number: 04.3.270a–o
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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