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Model Artillery with Field Carriage, Germain Pilon, 1580, Art Institute of Chicago: Arms, Armor, Medieval, and Renaissance

A mask, the open mouth of which acts as a vent for the cannon, is chiseled in relief at the breech end of the barrel. Inscribed above the mask is the name Dodeman, which could be the name of either the artist or the owner of the cannon. Skillfully chased and sculpted on a stippled ground are relief figures—a warrior in classical armor holding a shield and wielding a sword, a figure of Fame standing on a helmet and breastplate under a canopy, and a figure of Victory. A rare feature of this finely cast and chased bronze cannon is the field carriage with old nails that appears to be original. George F. Harding Collection Size: Barrel: 67.8 cm (26 11/16 in.) Overall 35.7 × 109.2 × 33.7 cm (14 × 43 × 13 1/4 in.) Caliber: 2.3 cm (15/16 in.) Left cheek to end of trail: 81.5 cm (32 1/8 in.) Width at cheek: 12.1 cm (4 3/4 in.) Width at trail: 18.1 cm (7 1/8 in.) Diameter of wheel: 30.2 cm (11 7/8 in.) Distance between outer side of hubs: 37.5 cm (14 3/4 in.) Distance between mounted cannon muzzle and end of trail: 112.3 cm (44 3/16 in.) Weight of cannon: 20 lb. 1 oz. Weight of carriage: 21 lb. 4 oz. Medium: Bronze, wood, and iron

Model Artillery with Field Carriage, Germain Pilon, 1580, Art Institute of Chicago: Arms, Armor, Medieval, and Renaissance

A mask, the open mouth of which acts as a vent for the cannon, is chiseled in relief at the breech end of the barrel. Inscribed above the mask is the name Dodeman, which could be the name of either the artist or the owner of the cannon. Skillfully chased and sculpted on a stippled ground are relief figures—a warrior in classical armor holding a shield and wielding a sword, a figure of Fame standing on a helmet and breastplate under a canopy, and a figure of Victory. A rare feature of this finely cast and chased bronze cannon is the field carriage with old nails that appears to be original. George F. Harding Collection Size: Barrel: 67.8 cm (26 11/16 in.) Overall 35.7 × 109.2 × 33.7 cm (14 × 43 × 13 1/4 in.) Caliber: 2.3 cm (15/16 in.) Left cheek to end of trail: 81.5 cm (32 1/8 in.) Width at cheek: 12.1 cm (4 3/4 in.) Width at trail: 18.1 cm (7 1/8 in.) Diameter of wheel: 30.2 cm (11 7/8 in.) Distance between outer side of hubs: 37.5 cm (14 3/4 in.) Distance between mounted cannon muzzle and end of trail: 112.3 cm (44 3/16 in.) Weight of cannon: 20 lb. 1 oz. Weight of carriage: 21 lb. 4 oz. Medium: Bronze, wood, and iron

Model Artillery with Field Carriage, Germain Pilon, 1580, Art Institute of Chicago: Arms, Armor, Medieval, and Renaissance

A mask, the open mouth of which acts as a vent for the cannon, is chiseled in relief at the breech end of the barrel. Inscribed above the mask is the name Dodeman, which could be the name of either the artist or the owner of the cannon. Skillfully chased and sculpted on a stippled ground are relief figures—a warrior in classical armor holding a shield and wielding a sword, a figure of Fame standing on a helmet and breastplate under a canopy, and a figure of Victory. A rare feature of this finely cast and chased bronze cannon is the field carriage with old nails that appears to be original. George F. Harding Collection Size: Barrel: 67.8 cm (26 11/16 in.) Overall 35.7 × 109.2 × 33.7 cm (14 × 43 × 13 1/4 in.) Caliber: 2.3 cm (15/16 in.) Left cheek to end of trail: 81.5 cm (32 1/8 in.) Width at cheek: 12.1 cm (4 3/4 in.) Width at trail: 18.1 cm (7 1/8 in.) Diameter of wheel: 30.2 cm (11 7/8 in.) Distance between outer side of hubs: 37.5 cm (14 3/4 in.) Distance between mounted cannon muzzle and end of trail: 112.3 cm (44 3/16 in.) Weight of cannon: 20 lb. 1 oz. Weight of carriage: 21 lb. 4 oz. Medium: Bronze, wood, and iron

Model Artillery with Field Carriage, Germain Pilon, 1580, Art Institute of Chicago: Arms, Armor, Medieval, and Renaissance

A mask, the open mouth of which acts as a vent for the cannon, is chiseled in relief at the breech end of the barrel. Inscribed above the mask is the name Dodeman, which could be the name of either the artist or the owner of the cannon. Skillfully chased and sculpted on a stippled ground are relief figures—a warrior in classical armor holding a shield and wielding a sword, a figure of Fame standing on a helmet and breastplate under a canopy, and a figure of Victory. A rare feature of this finely cast and chased bronze cannon is the field carriage with old nails that appears to be original. George F. Harding Collection Size: Barrel: 67.8 cm (26 11/16 in.) Overall 35.7 × 109.2 × 33.7 cm (14 × 43 × 13 1/4 in.) Caliber: 2.3 cm (15/16 in.) Left cheek to end of trail: 81.5 cm (32 1/8 in.) Width at cheek: 12.1 cm (4 3/4 in.) Width at trail: 18.1 cm (7 1/8 in.) Diameter of wheel: 30.2 cm (11 7/8 in.) Distance between outer side of hubs: 37.5 cm (14 3/4 in.) Distance between mounted cannon muzzle and end of trail: 112.3 cm (44 3/16 in.) Weight of cannon: 20 lb. 1 oz. Weight of carriage: 21 lb. 4 oz. Medium: Bronze, wood, and iron

Model Artillery with Field Carriage, Germain Pilon, 1580, Art Institute of Chicago: Arms, Armor, Medieval, and Renaissance

A mask, the open mouth of which acts as a vent for the cannon, is chiseled in relief at the breech end of the barrel. Inscribed above the mask is the name Dodeman, which could be the name of either the artist or the owner of the cannon. Skillfully chased and sculpted on a stippled ground are relief figures—a warrior in classical armor holding a shield and wielding a sword, a figure of Fame standing on a helmet and breastplate under a canopy, and a figure of Victory. A rare feature of this finely cast and chased bronze cannon is the field carriage with old nails that appears to be original. George F. Harding Collection Size: Barrel: 67.8 cm (26 11/16 in.) Overall 35.7 × 109.2 × 33.7 cm (14 × 43 × 13 1/4 in.) Caliber: 2.3 cm (15/16 in.) Left cheek to end of trail: 81.5 cm (32 1/8 in.) Width at cheek: 12.1 cm (4 3/4 in.) Width at trail: 18.1 cm (7 1/8 in.) Diameter of wheel: 30.2 cm (11 7/8 in.) Distance between outer side of hubs: 37.5 cm (14 3/4 in.) Distance between mounted cannon muzzle and end of trail: 112.3 cm (44 3/16 in.) Weight of cannon: 20 lb. 1 oz. Weight of carriage: 21 lb. 4 oz. Medium: Bronze, wood, and iron

Model Artillery with Field Carriage, Germain Pilon, 1580, Art Institute of Chicago: Arms, Armor, Medieval, and Renaissance

A mask, the open mouth of which acts as a vent for the cannon, is chiseled in relief at the breech end of the barrel. Inscribed above the mask is the name Dodeman, which could be the name of either the artist or the owner of the cannon. Skillfully chased and sculpted on a stippled ground are relief figures—a warrior in classical armor holding a shield and wielding a sword, a figure of Fame standing on a helmet and breastplate under a canopy, and a figure of Victory. A rare feature of this finely cast and chased bronze cannon is the field carriage with old nails that appears to be original. George F. Harding Collection Size: Barrel: 67.8 cm (26 11/16 in.) Overall 35.7 × 109.2 × 33.7 cm (14 × 43 × 13 1/4 in.) Caliber: 2.3 cm (15/16 in.) Left cheek to end of trail: 81.5 cm (32 1/8 in.) Width at cheek: 12.1 cm (4 3/4 in.) Width at trail: 18.1 cm (7 1/8 in.) Diameter of wheel: 30.2 cm (11 7/8 in.) Distance between outer side of hubs: 37.5 cm (14 3/4 in.) Distance between mounted cannon muzzle and end of trail: 112.3 cm (44 3/16 in.) Weight of cannon: 20 lb. 1 oz. Weight of carriage: 21 lb. 4 oz. Medium: Bronze, wood, and iron

Christ at the Column, Germain Pilon, 16th century, HAM: Sculpture

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Bequest of Nettie G. Naumburg Size: 26 x 6.5 x 6 cm (10 1/4 x 2 9/16 x 2 3/8 in.) Medium: Silver gilt bronze?