Maximilian Armet
Unknown Artist
ca. 1525
Medium
Steel
Dimensions
H. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm); W. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm); D. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm); Wt. 5 lb. 8.8 oz. (2517.4 g)
Classification
Helmets
Culture
German
Department
Arms and Armor
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913
Accession Number
14.25.555
Art Historical Context
Step into the world of Renaissance warfare with the *Maximilian Armet*, masterful steel helmet crafted in Germany around 1525. This compact piece, measuring just 10¼ inches high and weighing a sturdy 5 pounds 8.8 ounces, exemplifies the of late medieval armor design. Named after Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I whose court championed innovative fluted styles, the armet was a close-fitting helmet for knights, featuring a pivoting visor, cheek plates, and a protective bevor for full head and neck coverage. Its modest dimensions made it ideal for agile combat or tournaments. Forged from high-qual...