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Armor for Man and Horse with Vols-Colonna Arms, c. 1575. Creator: Unknown
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Armor for Man and Horse with Vols-Colonna Arms, c. 1575. Creator: Unknown
Armor for Man and Horse with Vols-Colonna Arms, c. 1575. A knight depended on his horse both as a weapon and a means of defense. He therefore had to take great care to protect his charger. From the 1100s on, knights first covered their steeds in trappings of fabric and later of mail. By around 1400, full steel plate armor for horses was complete. It is possible that this armor made for both man and horse originally belonged to a " garniture, " an armor with multiple customized exchange elements that could convert the basic suit to various field and sporting uses. With different pieces of the garniture attached, this suit could have been worn either in battle or in various tournament games. The total combined weight of both the mans and horses armor is 114 pounds. The etched decoration of this armor is of a type that became fashionable in northern Italy during the late 1500s. It consists of ornamental bands of etched figures, animals, portrait busts, and armor trophies. In addition, a coat of arms is represented seven times in different places--the center of the breastplate and blackplate, the front and back of each pauldron (shoulder defense), and the center of the peytral (horses breastplate). The coat of arms is that of the Colonna family quartered with another, still unidentified family. It probably belonged to an unknown member of the Vols-Colonna family from the South Tyrol, now part of northern Italy
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This print showcases an exquisite piece of armor from the late 16th century, known as "Armor for Man and Horse with Vols-Colonna Arms". Crafted by an unknown creator around 1575, this armor symbolizes the inseparable bond between a knight and his trusted steed. Throughout history, knights understood the importance of safeguarding their horses, which served not only as transportation but also as formidable weapons on the battlefield. This particular suit of armor demonstrates the evolution in horse protection over time. Starting with fabric trappings and gradually transitioning to mail, it eventually culminated in full steel plate armor by the 1400s. What makes this set unique is its versatility. It likely belonged to a garniture - an armor ensemble with interchangeable components that could adapt to different purposes such as battle or tournament games. The combined weight of both man and horse's armor reaches an astonishing 114 pounds. The intricate etched decoration on this armor reflects popular styles prevalent in northern Italy during the late 1500s. Ornamental bands feature figures, animals, portrait busts, and trophies of arms meticulously etched into the metalwork. Additionally, seven representations of a coat of arms can be found throughout various parts of the suit; belonging to the Colonna family quartered with another unidentified family. Preserved through time by Heritage Art/Heritage Images, this remarkable artifact offers us a glimpse into medieval warfare techniques while showcasing artistic craftsmanship at its finest.
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