Sallet in the Shape of a Lion's Head ca. 1475-80 Italian This helmet is the earliest surviving example of Renaissance armor all'antica (in the antique style). The lion's head is an outer shell made of embossed and gilt copper that is fitted over an underlying plain steel helmet. It represents the head of the Nemean Lion, whose pelt was worn as a headdress and cloak by the mythological hero Hercules. He was frequently portrayed in Renaissance art as a symbol of indomitable strength, courage, and perseverance. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #4403. Sallet in the Shape of a Lion's Head Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as possible.. Sallet in the Shape of a Lion's Head. Italian. ca. 1475-80. Steel, copper, gold, glass, pigment, textile. Helmets

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Sallet in the Shape of a Lion's Head ca. 1475-80 Italian This helmet is the earliest surviving example of Renaissance armor all'antica (in the antique style). The lion's head is an outer shell made of embossed and gilt copper that is fitted over an underlying plain steel helmet. It represents the head of the Nemean Lion, whose pelt was worn as a headdress and cloak by the mythological hero Hercules. He was frequently portrayed in Renaissance art as a symbol of indomitable strength, courage, and perseverance. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #4403. Sallet in the Shape of a Lion's Head Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as possible.. Sallet in the Shape of a Lion's Head. Italian. ca. 1475-80. Steel, copper, gold, glass, pigment, textile. Helmets

SuperStock offers millions of photos, videos, and stock assets to creatives around the world. This image of Sallet in the Shape of a Lion's Head ca. 1475-80 Italian This helmet is the earliest surviving example of Renaissance armor all'antica (in the antique style). The lion's head is an outer shell made of embossed and gilt copper that is fitted over an underlying plain steel helmet. It represents the head of the Nemean Lion, whose pelt was worn as a headdress and cloak by the mythological hero Hercules. He was frequently portrayed in Renaissance art as a symbol of indomitable strength, courage, and perseverance. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #4403. Sallet in the Shape of a Lion's Head Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as possible.. Sallet in the Shape of a Lion's Head. Italian. ca. 1475-80. Steel, copper, gold, glass, pigment, textile. Helmets by Piemags/PL Photography Limited is available for licensing today.

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