© Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge
Burgonet (Parade Helmet)
Filippo Negroli and brothers of Milan
- Art Funded
- 1938
- Dimensions
- 31.4 x 20.2 x 29.3 cm
- Vendor
- John Hunt
The visor of this helmet is modelled in the form of a lion's mask; the skull is embossed with allegorical figures of Fame (right) and Victory (left) and trophies in the style of the High Renaissance.
There is a Greek motto inlaid in gold on the comb. The chinpiece is missing. The helmet is likely to have had a distinguished original owner, as Negroli worked for both the Emperor Charves V and his son.
Provenance
J G Mann (keeper of the Wallace Collection)