Holy roman emperor armor

An art piece... by agcaapo

Harness of Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I, crafted in Augsburg, Germany, 1485.

Photographed at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia Pennsylvania.

1742-45.Charles VII, Holy Roman Emperor in armour.18th century Source/Photographer thepeerage.com

Portrait of Kaiser Rudolf II

Today's outfit to go to the grocery store . . . . . Armour prepared for Emperor Ferdinand II Von Hapsburg (Holy Roman Emperor) // Source: https://ift.tt/39jmDae

Towards the end of the reign of Maximilian I as Holy Roman Emperor (1493-1519), a new style of armor emerged in Germany. Sometimes called "Maximilian armor," it was in fashion from about 1510 until 1530. Its distinctive fluting gave it strength without increasing its already substantial weight (a complete suit of armor weighed 40 to 50 pounds). The hook attached to the right breat is to support a lance. Though the elements of this suit are stylistically consistent, they were assembled from…

The armor of the Middle Ages represents a window into the medieval mind. By looking at the evolution of medieval armor, we can understand historical change on a grand scale.

A Praetorian Guard Costume, Gladius and Shield from Ridley Scotts historical Roman epic, Gladiator. In the film, a betrayed Roman general seeks revenge for his murdered family after making his way to Rome as a slave. The Praetorian Guard serve Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), the emperor of Rome. pThis complete costume includes body armor, greaves and gauntlets, helmet, leather boots (both are for the right foot), purple wool cape, tunic, trousers and singulum (the armored leather strips below…

Joseph II (Joseph Benedikt Anton Michael Adam; 13 March 1741 - 20 February 1790) was Holy Roman Emperor from 1765 to 1790 and ruler of the Habsburg lands from 1780 to 1790.