Garniture for Field and Foot Tourney at the Barriers
c. 1575
Medium
Steel with gilding, brass, leather, velvet weave, and lace
Dimensions
H. 96.5 cm (38 in.) Wt: 38 lb. 13 oz.
Classification
suit
Department
Applied Arts of Europe
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
106279
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
In the 16th century, Italian armorers produced spectacular armor garnitures for noblemen, professional officers, and bodyguards in the service of princely courts. An armor garniture consisted of many matching, interchangeable pieces that could be added or removed from basic field armor to make it suitable for different occasions. Like jousting armor, this armor for foot tourneys at the barriers—a sporting event in which knights on foot approached each other on opposite sides of a barrier—is quit...
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...