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What is a full suit of Armour called?
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Panoply refers to a full suit of armor. It was worn by medieval soldiers to shield their entire body during battle. Prior to the invention of armor suits, armies used chainmail-brigand sets to maximize bodily protection.
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Solid Cast Brass Medieval Armored Knight on Horse Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and well detailed solid cast brass medieval armored knight on horse sculpture, circa
Category
20th Century American Medieval Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$460 Sale Price
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19th-Century Hand-Coloured Print of Ornate Medieval Armor and Tournament Attire
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Ornate Medieval Armor and Tournament Attire
Category
Antique 1840s Prints
Materials
Paper
"Transfiguration" (2023) - Medieval Armor Still-Life Oil Painting
By Elena Burykina
Located in Denver, CO
Elena Burykina's "Transfiguration" (2023) is an original, handmade oil painting on panel.
Artist Statement:
Close Helmet with Mask Visor in Form of a Human Face German ca. 1515 Helm...
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Ceremonial" (2025) Still-Life of Medieval Armor, Oil Painting
By Elena Burykina
Located in Denver, CO
Statement:
Ceremonial Armor French ca. 1575-80 The helmet is a part of armor that is important as example of
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Fleer" (2025) Still-Life of Medieval Armor, Oil Painting
By Elena Burykina
Located in Denver, CO
Close helmet. Italian 16th century
Elena always wanted to be an artist. As a child in Ukraine, she received a classical art education which she used for over a decade as an archite...
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
"Kaleidoscope" (2025) Still-Life of Medieval Armor, Oil Painting
By Elena Burykina
Located in Denver, CO
Elena Burykina's "Kaleidoscope" (2025) is an original, handmade oil painting on panel.
Artist Statement:
Borgognotta Milano ca. 1570 Historical references per the Museum Poldi Pezzo...
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
