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Fun and games: The tournament

Despite their martial character, tournaments were a popular pastime among Europe's social elites. Participants could not only demonstrate their athletic prowess, but also showcase their wealth through their elaborate equipment.

9 art objects
Die Adlergarnitur

Ferdinand II. (1564-1595), Erzherzog von Österreich und Landesherr von Tirol 1547

Stechlanze

Ferdinand II. (1564-1595), Erzherzog von Österreich und Landesherr von Tirol 3. Viertel 16. Jahrhundert

Mechanical breastplate for the joust of war

Mechanisches Bruststück: Mechanical breastplate for the joust of war Owner: Maximilian I. (1477-1519), seit 1493 deutscher König, 1508 Kaiser um 1490

Stechtartsche der Trophäengarnitur (für das Realgestech)

Owner: Maximilian III. (1585-1618), Erzherzog von Österreich, Koadjutor und seit 1590 Hochmeister des Deuts um 1575

Helmhaube/Innenfutter für einen Stechhelm

Owner: Sigismund (1439-1496), Erzherzog von Österreich Ende 15.-Anfang 16. Jahrhundert

Kolbenturnierhelm

Owner: Maximilian I. (1477-1519), seit 1493 deutscher König, 1508 Kaiser 1480 - 1485

Rennzeug

Maximilian I. (1477-1519), seit 1493 deutscher König, 1508 Kaiser um 1510/15

Stechzeug

Sigismund (1439-1496), Erzherzog von Österreich um 1480/1490

Fußkampfharnisch (Kempfküriß)

Maximilian I. (1477-1519), seit 1493 deutscher König, 1508 Kaiser vor 1508

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