Composite Field Armor
ArtistCuirass probably by
Michel Witz the Younger
(Austrian, Innsbruck, 1510–1588)
Dateabout 1530–1550, with modern restorations
Mediumsteel with modern leather and restorations
Dimensions172.7 cm (68 in.), 55 lb. 11 oz. (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.1166
Label TextThis armor includes some very fine components, including the Austrian breast and backplates whtihc are probably from the Imperial Armory in Vienna.ProvenanceStadtrath Richard Zschille (Grossenhain, Saxony)
Oliver H.P. Belmont (New York and Newport)
Clarence H. Mackay (died 1939)
Purchased by Museum on April 1, 1940 from Jacques Seligmann & Co. (NYC), agents for estate of Clarence H. Mackay, dealer's no. A-41/114.
Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.On View
Not on viewCollections
Michel Witz the Younger
1530s
Michel Witz the Younger
about 1530
Northern German
1540–1560
