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Ghisi, Giorgio (fl.1520-1582)
Ghisi Shield, parade shield, Antwerp and, Italy, 1554 (dated in inscription on shield front, on bridge). Detail. In centre a combat of horsemen within a frame surmounted by a male and female warrior; around are four frames containing female figures representing Glory, Renown, Strength and Prudence: each frame filled with minute subjects inlaid in gold, from the Iliad and ancient mythology; intervening space filled with festoons, monstrous figures, satyrs, fruits, etc; inscribed. Damascened, hammered, inlaid, silver-plated; iron, gold, silver. Waddesdon Bequest WB.5.
Location
British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART532121
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Image
Purpose
Public
Size
3823px × 5000px
Photo Credit
© The Trustees of the British Museum / Art Resource, NY
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16th century CE
Fighting Scene
Italian
Renaissance
Shield