Helm for the Italian Joust of War

Armorer Attributed to Lorenz Helmschmid German
ca. 1490
Not on view
Returned to lender
This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Helm for the Italian Joust of War
  • Armorer: Attributed to Lorenz Helmschmid (German, Augsburg, ca. 1445–1516)
  • Date: ca. 1490
  • Geography: Augsburg
  • Culture: South German, Augsburg
  • Medium: Steel, leather
  • Dimensions: H. 12 5/8 in. (32 cm), W. 9 7/16 in. (24 cm), D. 13 3/8 in. (34 cm); Wt. 11 lb. 5.31 oz. (5140 g)
  • Classification: Helmets
  • Credit Line: Royal Armouries, Leeds, UK, acquired with Art Fund support and support from The Pilgrims Trust
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor