Designs for Nine Helmets (recto); Designs for Seven Helmets (verso) 1500 - 1600

This anonymous drawing, titled "Designs for Nine Helmets (recto); Designs for Seven Helmets (verso)", is a study for helmet designs created between 1500 and 1600. The drawing features detailed sketches of nine helmets, each with unique decorative elements, including plumes, crests, and intricate ornamentation. This drawing provides insight into the creative process of an unknown artist and showcases the stylistic trends in helmet design during the Renaissance period. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City houses this intriguing work of art.