Bishop's Mantle (Cape)
Unknown Artist
c. 1520–30
Medium
riveted steel (some brass) rings; reinforced collar
Dimensions
diam. 1 cm · laid flat: w. 95.8 cm, l. 57.2 cm
Classification
Arms and Armor
Department
Medieval Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance
Accession Number
1921.1256
About this artwork
Chain mail capes known as "bishop's mantles" were popular with German mercenary foot soldiers between about 1500 and 1550. They were often worn as the only element of armor.