Sallet (Barbuta)
Master ZO
1450/60
Medium
Steel
Dimensions
H.: 28 cm (11 in.)
Classification
suit-helmet
Department
Applied Arts of Europe
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
106314
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
In Italy a form of close-fitting helmet called a barbuta was developed from the open-faced bascinet. Similar to ancient Greek helmets, the face was given a T-shaped opening for vision and ventilation. This example was strengthened with an applied steel strip to stop sword points from sliding into the wearer’s face.