Beautiful Metal Art of the Renaissance

These acid-etched metal pieces featured at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London showcase the craftsmanship of the metal as well as the artistry engraved from the etching. The pieces are from the 1500-1750 time period and from southern Germany and northern Italy where etched armor was a specialty.

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Barrel-Maker’s Knife 702 Germany – Steel, Brass

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Padlock and Key, c1580, Southern Germany – Steel

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Cranequin, c1565-1574, Southern Germany – Steel, Wood, Rope

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Casket, c1570-1600, Germany – Steel

acid-etched-metal-art-04Helmet (Morion), c1580 Northern Italy – Steel

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Gauntlet, c1580, Northern Italy -Steel

acid-etched-metal-art-06Thigh Defense (Cuisse), c1515-1525 Augsburg, Souther Germany – Steel