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Closed sallet with grotesque face, or Schembart visor, Nuremberg, c. 1500 (painted steel)
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Closed sallet with grotesque face, or Schembart visor, Nuremberg, c. 1500 (painted steel)
490854 Closed sallet with grotesque face, or Schembart visor, Nuremberg, c.1500 (painted steel) by German School, (16th century); 27.3x25.7x22.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: A small number of similar painted helmets survive today. All appear to date to the early 1500s. The visors of these helmets are usually in the form of fiercely grimacing human or animal faces, known as Schembart visors after the masked revelers in the Schembartlaufen, the medieval Shrovetide parades. The city of Nuremberg was particularly famous for its Shrovetide parades which were often held in conjunction with a tournament in which the younger members of the citys patrician families, presumably sporting such helmets, participated.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance; German, out of copyright
Media ID 22671728
© Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance / Bridgeman Images
Closed Grotesque Helmets Mask Masks Militaria Protection Protective Sallet Visor
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This print showcases a remarkable piece of medieval craftsmanship - the Closed sallet with grotesque face, or Schembart visor. Created around 1500 in Nuremberg by the German School, this painted steel helmet stands as a testament to both artistic skill and military ingenuity. Measuring at 27.3x25.7x22.2 cm, this helmet is adorned with a fiercely grimacing human or animal face known as a Schembart visor. Such visors were commonly seen during the medieval Shrovetide parades, where masked revelers would take to the streets in celebration. The city of Nuremberg was renowned for its elaborate Shrovetide parades and tournaments, often involving young members of influential families donning these striking helmets. Today, only a handful of similar painted helmets from that era have survived. As an armor piece, this closed sallet offers exceptional protection while exuding an air of intimidation on the battlefield. Its metallic construction speaks volumes about the dedication and skill required to create such intricate metalwork. Now housed in the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA, this gift from Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance serves as a reminder of our rich historical past and invites us to marvel at the artistry behind ancient militaria like never before.
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