Design for an Armor with Tournament Headdress by Baccio del Bianco

Design for an Armor with Tournament Headdress 1604 - 1656

drawing, print

drawing

toned paper

light pencil work

print

pencil sketch

personal sketchbook

coloured pencil

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

armor

sketchbook art

pencil art

watercolor

arm

"Design for an Armor with Tournament Headdress" is a drawing created by Baccio del Bianco between 1604 and 1656. It is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. The drawing depicts a knight in full armor with a detailed headdress composed of stylized feathers and other decorative elements. The intricate design suggests a helmet worn for a tournament, showcasing the artist's interest in both fashion and weaponry. This drawing exemplifies the artistic interest in decorative and functional aspects of armor during the Renaissance period.