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Burgonet (Parade Helmet)

Filippo Negroli and brothers of Milan, c1540-1545

The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Embossed steel helmet in the form of a lions mask
Filippo Negroli and brothers of Milan, Burgonet (Parade Helmet), c1540-1545
Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

The visor of this helmet is modelled in the form of a lion's mask; the skull is embossed with allegorical figures of Fame (right) and Victory (left) and trophies in the style of the High Renaissance.

There is a Greek motto inlaid in gold on the comb. The chin piece is missing. The helmet is likely to have had a distinguished original owner, as Negroli worked for both the Emperor Charves V and his son.

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Title of artwork, date

Burgonet (Parade Helmet), c1540-1545

Date supported

1938

Medium and material

Embossed steel with gilt details

Dimensions

31.4 x 20.2 x 29.3 cm

Grant

1250

Total cost

1750

MetalworkRenaissance

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