Formerly part of a parade armor, this breastplate is the only signed work of Giovan Paolo Negroli, a cousin of the more famous Filippo. Now bright, the breastplate's surface originally was russet-colored, and the raised and etched areas were gilded. Its color probably was very similar to that of the close helmet exhibited nearby, which is also attributed to Giovan Paolo.
Inscription: Inscribed on a ribbon-scroll on the lower part of the breastplate: $0 PAVLVS DE NEGROLIS ME FECIT.
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Artist: Attributed to Giovan Paolo Negroli (Italian, Milan ca. 1513–1569)Date: ca. 1540–45Medium: Steel, copper alloy, goldAccession: 26.53On view in:Gallery 374
Artist: Stamped with the armorer's name, LIONARDO (Italian, probably active in Milan, ca. 1440)Date: ca. 1440Medium: Steel, copper alloyAccession: 42.50.2On view in:Gallery 373
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