Title

Chamfron belonging to Alof de Wignacourt, late 16th century, (1908). Creator: Unknown.

Caption

Chamfron belonging to Alof de Wignacourt, late 16th century, (1908). 'Chanfrein De L'Armure Avant Appartenu a Alof de Wignacourt'. A chamfron, (or chamfrain), was a piece of armour designed to protect the horse's face in battle. This example is said to have belonged to French nobleman Fra Alof de Wignacourt (1547-1622), 54th Grand Master of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. From "La Revue De L'Art - Ancien et Moderne" - Volume XXIV, July-December 1908, [Paris, 1908]

Date

1908

Credit line

Photo12/Heritage Images/The Print Collector

Reference

HRM19G25_260

Model release

NA

Property release

NA

License type

Rights managed

Available size

61,3Mb (2,4Mb) / 12,7in x 18,7in / 3822 x 5610 (300dpi)

Keywords

arts metal book medieval armour war Renaissance century literature concept embossed warfare B W mediaeval Middle Ages 16th century 1900s 20th century sixteenth century The Print Collector chamfron chanfron photograph object Unknown Jules La Revue de L'Art Jules Comte Comte chamfrain