Who created "Rapier and Parrying Dagger"?

Rapier and Parrying Dagger was created by Juan Martinez in ca. 1580.

When was "Rapier and Parrying Dagger" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1580.

What medium is "Rapier and Parrying Dagger"?

Rapier and Parrying Dagger is Steel, gold, copper wire, wood, velvet.

Is "Rapier and Parrying Dagger" in the public domain?

Yes, Rapier and Parrying Dagger is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Rapier and Parrying Dagger

Juan Martinez

ca. 1580

Medium

Steel, gold, copper wire, wood, velvet

Dimensions

L. 48 3/4 in. (123.8 cm); W. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); D. 5 in. (12.7 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 5 oz. (1507 g)

Classification

Swords

Culture

German; rapier blade, Spanish, Toledo

Department

Arms and Armor

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bashford Dean Memorial Collection, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. de Forest, 1929

Accession Number

29.157.13a, b, .14

Art Historical Context

Step into the opulent world of late Renaissance Europe with this exquisite *Rapier and Parrying*, crafted around 1580 by the skilled bladesmith Juan Martinez. Housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Arms and Armor Department, this German masterpiece features a rapier blade forged in Spain's legendary Toledo workshops—renowned for their superior steel tempering and razor-sharp edges. Measuring nearly four feet in length and weighing over three pounds, the set combines deadly functionality with lavish decoration, including gold inlays, twisted copper wire, wooden grips, and velvet wrapping fo...

Rapier and Parrying Dagger

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