When was "Burgonet with Falling Buffe" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1550.

What medium is "Burgonet with Falling Buffe"?

Burgonet with Falling Buffe is Steel, gold.

Is "Burgonet with Falling Buffe" in the public domain?

Yes, Burgonet with Falling Buffe is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Burgonet with Falling Buffe

Unknown Artist

ca. 1550

Medium

Steel, gold

Dimensions

H. 14 in. (35.6 cm); W. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm); D. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm); Wt. 5 lb. 5 oz. (2404 g)

Classification

Helmets

Culture

French

Department

Arms and Armor

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

burgonet: Rogers Fund, 1904; buffe: Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, 1922

Accession Number

04.3.217; 22.140

Tags

MenBattlesCentaurs

Art Historical Context

Step into the riveting world of 16th-century warfare with this exquisite *Burgonet with Falling Buffe*, a helmet crafted around 1550. Made of polished steel inlaid with gleaming gold, it measures about 14 inches high and weighs over 5 pounds, embodying the perfect fusion of protection and prestige. The burgonet's open-faced design allowed for visibility and breathability on the battlefield, while the innovative falling buffe—a hinged, detachable visor—could be lowered for defense or raised for command, showcasing advanced engineering for elite warriors. Adorned with intricate gold decorations...

Burgonet with Falling Buffe

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