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Armure modifiable de George Clifford, 3e comte de Cumberland

Armorer Made under the direction of Jacob Halder British
1586
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 371
L’armure de Cumberland, la mieux préservée et la plus complexe des armures sorties des ateliers royaux de Greenwich, représente l’apogée de la virtuosité technique et décorative de cette école. Conçue pour les combats et pour les tournois, elle a été fabriquée sous la direction de Jacob Halder, maître armurier. L’ensemble se compose de l’armure (de plus de vingt-sept kilos) et de plusieurs pièces de substitution ou de renfort, ainsi que de l’armure équestre, comprenant le chanfrein (protégeant la tête) et des plaques qui s’attachaient à la selle. George Clifford fut l’un des favoris de la reine Élisabeth Ire qui en fit l’un de ses champions en 1590. On voit d’ailleurs dans les motifs de l’armure la rose des Tudor, la fleur de lys et le monogramme d’Élisabeth : deux « E » adossés.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Titre: Armure modifiable de George Clifford, 3e comte de Cumberland
  • Date: v. 1585
  • Aire géographique: Angleterre, Greenwich
  • Technique: Acier, or, cuir, textile
  • Dimensions: H. 1,8 m
  • Crédits: Fonds Rogers, 1932
  • Accession Number: 32.130.6a–y
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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