Polishing Armour, plate 18 from Nova Reperta New Discoveries engraved by Jan Collaert 1566-1628 c.1600

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"Polishing Armour," plate 18 from the series "Nova Reperta" (New Discoveries), is an engraving created around 1600 by Flemish artist Jan Collaert (1566–1628) after a design by the Italian draughtsman Giovanni Stradano, also known as Stradanus or Jan van der Straet (1523–1605). The "Nova Reperta" is a celebrated series of engravings that depict various technological innovations and discoveries from the late 16th century. Each plate within the series illustrates a particular advancement that contributed to the scientific and cultural development of the period.

The "Polishing Armour" plate specifically showcases the process of finishing armor to a high sheen, a practice that was not only important for the functionality and protection offered by the armor but also for its aesthetic and symbolic value. The detailed engraving likely served both as a reflection of contemporary interest in the craft of armor-making and as a celebration of the technological progress of the age.

The "Nova Reperta" series, including "Polishing Armour," was influential in disseminating knowledge of new technologies and practices across Europe. The engravings were widely circulated, and their detailed and accurate representations provided a valuable resource for understanding the innovations of the time. The series is considered an important work in the history of printmaking and is noted for its combination of artistic skill and documentary detail.

As an artwork, "Polishing Armour" is significant not only for its historical context but also for its contribution to the visual arts. It exemplifies the collaboration between artists and engravers in the early modern period and demonstrates the role of visual culture in recording and promoting the technological advances of the Renaissance and early modern era.

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