Pair of Gauntlets of Maximilian I

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.

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Title: Pair of Gauntlets of Maximilian I
Armorer: Attributed to Lorenz Helmschmid (German, Augsburg, ca. 1445–1516)
Date: ca. 1490
Geography: Augsburg
Culture: South German, Augsburg
Medium: Steel
Dimensions: Right gauntlet: L. 16 in. (40.5 cm), W. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm), D. 4 3/8 in. (11 cm); left gauntlet: L. 15 3/4 in. (40 cm), W. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm), D. 4 3/8 in. (11 cm)
Classification: Armor Parts-Gauntlets
Credit Line: Patrimonio Nacional, Madrid, Real Armería
Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor