Who created "Armet for the Tourney"?

Armet for the Tourney was created by Kolman Helmschmid in ca. 1515–20.

When was "Armet for the Tourney" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1515–20.

What medium is "Armet for the Tourney"?

Armet for the Tourney is Steel, copper alloy.

Is "Armet for the Tourney" in the public domain?

Yes, Armet for the Tourney is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Armet for the Tourney

Kolman Helmschmid

ca. 1515–20

Medium

Steel, copper alloy

Dimensions

H. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm); W. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm); D. 11 7/16 in. (29.1 cm); Wt. 8 lb. 8 oz. (3866 g)

Classification

Helmets

Culture

German, Augsburg

Department

Arms and Armor

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bashford Dean Memorial Collection, Bequest of Bashford Dean, 1928

Accession Number

29.150.6a, b

Art Historical Context

Welcome to the riveting world of Renaissance armor! This *Armet for the Tour*, crafted around 1515–20 by the renowned Augsburg armorer Kolman Helmschmid, is a masterpiece of protective headgear designed for the high-stakes jousting tournaments of 16th-century Europe. Hailing from Augsburg—a bustling hub of German metalworking—the helmet exemplifies the Helmschmid family's legacy of blending brute functionality with elegant design. Weighing a sturdy 8 pounds 8 ounces, its compact form (just over 12 inches high) offered knights full-face protection while allowing nimble movement on horseback. F...

About the Artist

Kolman Helmschmid · 1471–1532

**Kolman Helmschmid: Master Armourer of the Renaissance** Kolman Helmschmid (1471–1532), born in Augsburg, Germany, emerged from one of Europe's most illustrious families of armourers, the Helmschmieds, whose name aptly means "helmet smith." The son of the renowned Lorenz Helmschmied (active 1467–1515), Kolman trained within the family workshop, taking control after his father's death in 1515 and...

Armet for the Tourney

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