16th Century Italian Armor by bmac62
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...A sturdy horse was required to carry this 98 pounds of horse armor and an additional 60 pounds of armor for the knight.
The details of this matched set of etched armor are marvelous...have left this file very large for ZOOMING:)
Armored knights were a favorite museum exhibit for me as a boy and they are to this day.
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Bill:)
Photo taken with permission of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
"Remember the Days of Your Youth"
Comments (41)
beachzz
98 pounds--that's no weakling!! Today's people are so much luckier with their bullet proof vests!!
alessimarco
Wow..its worth the zoom to see the really fine craftsmanship on the armor! Excellent shot!
Faemike55
Fantastic capture! Wonderful looking armor. I'll pass on trying it on, though
RodS
Great, sharp photo of all those details, Bill! What amazes me is the massive amount of fine scrollwork here. When you think about all the time and work that went into this - all by hand - you can see why one of these suits of armour would equal the cost of a high-end house in today's dollars. I can't imagine wearing one of these in a midwestern July. If the other guy didn't kill you, the heat surely would.
kansas
Wonderful photo. The armor is ornamental as well as utilitarian.
bazza
Lovely shot Bill this armour looks fantastic.. I just think about the amount of time that went into etching this and think of what it would cost in todays money and I don't think one would be able to afford it.. Must have been extremely hot to wear in the summer... would have baked person lol..
tennesseecowgirl
One tin soldier rides away.. reminded me of that song.. Wonderful capture~
durleybeachbum
Extraordinarily beautiful work but sadly all in the name of killing.
Meisiekind
The etchwork on this dude suit is just incredible Bill! Gosh - the folks of those times had a lot of time to be arty! Hehe... Great shot with awesome light!
jayfar
Wonderful image.
drace68
Exceptional. Unlike Andrea, I think of it as all in the name of staying alive.
lyron
Fantastic armor. Great capture!!
helanker
It is a fantastic armor indeed. SO thorough in all its details. A peace of art to me.
RodolfoCiminelli
Fantastir armor and wonderful photography, have a impressive detail......!!!!
jmb007
bonne photo!!
Richardphotos
the quality is obvious compared to the imitation version south of the border.outstanding shot
Rainastorm
LOVE the detains in the armor most, totally awesome...great shot!
debbielove
Top quality stuff Bill.. Yep! warhorses were big animals then. Incredible detailing om this, a wonderful shot and a good angle! Well done mate.. Rob (Thanks for the vid!)
flavia49
Wonderful image!!! a must zoom!
beatoangelico
meravigliosa capture and fantastic armature...Bravo..!!!
Flint_Hawk
This is fantastic!
frankie96
Lots of detail and clarity..and an interesting subject matter...
MrsRatbag
Wow, amazing work! I can't imagine wearing all that heavy metal...
sandra46
SUPERB PARADE AND TOURNAMENT ARMOR! THEY COST A KING'S RANSOM AND THE BEST CAME FROM BRESCIA (WHERE THEY PRODUCE THE BERETTA AFTER SWORDS WENT OUT OF FASHION...)
auntietk
That armor was just superb, and your photo is marvellous! I don't think any picture could do it justice, though ... the detail on that steel was amazing! I really wanted to touch it. Gorgeous!
goodoleboy
Off-the-chart fantastic POV, clarity, detail, lighting effects and textures in this fabulous indoor shot of the knight and steed of olde, Bill! Exquisite armor all the way around. And to think the humble firearm put an end to all this ostentatious pomp and circumstance.
NefariousDrO
Wow, great shot of that magnificent armor! I've not made metal armor, but I've made enough out of other materials to appreciate how much careful work must have gone into making that suit! Great capture.
jocko500
super cool
MagikUnicorn
WOW LOVE IT...SO NEAT ! INSTANT FAV
hipps13
awesome colors warm hugs, Linda