Field and Tournament Armor of Johann Wilhelm (1530–1573), Duke of Saxe-Weimar 1540 - 1590

This suit of armor, created by Anton Peffenhauser between 1540 and 1590, was designed for Johann Wilhelm, Duke of Saxe-Weimar. The suit's intricate design features a combination of polished steel plates and decorative gold-plated bands, a testament to the craftsmanship of the late Renaissance period. This suit of armor is not only a stunning example of the art of armor making, but it is also a powerful symbol of the military might and prestige of its owner, Duke Johann Wilhelm. The suit is now on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.