Helmet, Breastplate, and Backplate

Armorer Signed on the backplate by D. G. V. Lochorst Flemish

ca. 1575

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 374

Although inspired by French examples, the ornament of this armor is distinctly Flemish. This is the only recorded work by Lochorst, possibly a goldsmith rather than an armorer, whose signature is found on the backplate.

Artwork Details

Title: Helmet, Breastplate, and Backplate
Armorer: Signed on the backplate by D. G. V. Lochorst (Flemish, possibly Antwerp, active ca. 1575)
Date: ca. 1575
Geography: Antwerp, Antwerpen
Culture: Flemish, possibly Antwerp
Medium: Steel, leather, textile (velvet, wool)
Dimensions: H. as mounted 30 1/4 in. (36.8 cm); Wt. 12 lb. 3 oz. (5529 g); helmet (a): H. 15 1/2 in. (39.37 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 12 oz. (1695 g); breastplate (b): H. 18 1/2 in. (47.0 cm); W. 12 in. (30.5 cm); Wt. 4 lb. 9 oz. (2073 g); backplate (c): H. 15 in. (38.1 cm); W. 12 in. (30.5 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 14 oz. (1765 g)
Classification: Armor for Man
Credit Line: Gift of Christian A. Zabriskie, 1938
Object Number: 38.137a–c
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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