Breastplate

Giovan Paolo Negroli

ca. 1540–45 · Steel, gold · Arms and Armor

Formerly part of a parade armor, this breastplate is the only signed work of Giovan Paolo Negroli, a cousin of the more famous Filippo. Now bright, the breastplate's surface originally was russet-colored, and the raised and etched areas were gilded. Its color probably was very similar to that of the close helmet exhibited nearby, which is also attributed to Giovan Paolo.

Artist

Giovan Paolo Negroli

Date

ca. 1540–45

Medium

Steel, gold

Culture

Italian, Milan

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Gift of William H. Riggs, 1913