Field Armor of Prince Elector Moritz of Saxony

Germanaround 1545

Armoury, Dresden State Art Collections
Dresden, Germany

According to the inventory, Prince Elector Moritz wore this piece during the siege of the outlawed city of Magdeburg during 1550-1551. Quite in keeping with its war-related use, gold-ground paintings on the armor's breast and back picture a preparation for a battle and a siege.

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Title: Field Armor of Prince Elector Moritz of Saxony
Creator: German
Creator Lifespan: 1550/1590
Date Created: around 1545
Collection: Rüstkammer with Türckische Cammer (Armoury with Turkish Chamber)
Type: armor
Rights: Rüstkammer, Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden, Photographer: Hans-Peter Klut
External Link: https://ruestkammer.skd.museum/en/

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