Morion Collection

Minerva Victorious over ignorance
Minervas Victorious over Ignorance. Spranger, Bartholomaeus (1546-1611). Oil on canvas

Deadly nightshade, Atropa belladonna, and eggplant or eggplant, Solanum melongena
FLO4669163 Deadly nightshade, Atropa belladonna, and eggplant or eggplant, Solanum melongena. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch

Types ofantique armour
Types of antique armour - 1. roundel (shield), 2. target, 3. lead mallet used by archers, 4. iron mace used by cavalry, 5. black bill in armoury of Canterbury Town Hall, 6

Morion for the Bodyguard of the Elector of Saxony, Nuremberg, c. 1580

Pointed Morion, Italy, c. 1580. Creator: Unknown
Pointed Morion, Italy, c. 1580

Comb Morion, Brescia, 1580 / 90. Creator: Unknown
Comb Morion, Brescia, 1580/90

Infantry Garniture of a Target (Shield) and Pointed Morion, Milan, 1570 / 80
Infantry Garniture of a Target (Shield) and Pointed Morion, Milan, 1570/80

Morion-Burgonet, Brescia province, 1570-80. Creator: Unknown
Morion-Burgonet, Brescia province, 1570-80

Pointed Morion, Milan, c. 1580. Creator: Unknown
Pointed Morion, Milan, c. 1580

Comb Morion, France, 1570. Creator: Unknown
Comb Morion, France, 1570

Walloon soldier, 16th century
5855293 Walloon soldier, 16th century by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: Walloon soldier, 16th century, wearing a morion helmet)

Morion, c. 1575-1600 (steel)
490893 Morion, c.1575-1600 (steel) by Italian School, (16th century); 39x23.5x33 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance; Italian, out of copyright

Peaked morion, c. 1580-90 (steel & brass)
490784 Peaked morion, c.1580-90 (steel & brass) by Italian School, (16th century); 35.4x23.7x26.7 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L

Casque, Morion, and Helmets (chromolitho)
668142 Casque, Morion, and Helmets (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Casque, Morion, and Helmets)

Early purple orchid and green-winged orchid
Early purple orchid, Orchis mascula, Orchis male, and green-winged orchid, Anacamptis morio, Orchis morion. Handcoloured steel engraving by Oudet after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert

Corcelet and morion
Corcelet or suit of bright arquebus armour and morion headpiece from the Tower of London. Copperplate engraving from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English Army

Venetian morion and burgonet
Ancient Venetian morion helmet ornamented with military trophies, and a burgonet helmet with unified visor and bever from the Tower of London

Venetian morion and Roman helmet
Ancient Venetian morion helmet ornamented with military trophies, and an ancient Roman helmet found at Cannae. Copperplate engraving from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of

Suit of black morion or arquebus armour. Copperplate engraving from Francis Groses Military Antiquities respecting a History of the English Army, Stockdale, London, 1812

Pear stalk cabasset, 1580-1600 (steel with brass rivets)
490892 Pear stalk cabasset, 1580-1600 (steel with brass rivets) by Italian School, (16th century); 30.5x36.8x18.4 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Northern Italian)

War hat, or kettle hat, c. 1475-1500 (steel)
490836 War hat, or kettle hat, c.1475-1500 (steel) by Missaglia, Antonio (1416/17-95/96) (workshop of); 36x22x26.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L

Morion of the State Guard of Elector Christian I of Saxony, Nuremberg, c
490816 Morion of the State Guard of Elector Christian I of Saxony, Nuremberg, c.1580-91 (etched & gilded russet steel) by German School, (16th century); 33.3x27x23.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

A comb morion, etched with cherub heads, sphinxes and winged horses
1764813 A comb morion, etched with cherub heads, sphinxes and winged horses, the centre with a pseudo classical warrior in contempory armour with sword and shield, 1572 (steel) by German School

Morion, German, Nuremberg, late 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Morion, German, Nuremberg, late 16th century

Morion for the Bodyguard of the Prince-Elector of Saxony, German, Nuremberg, ca. 1570

Comb Morion, German, Brunswick, ca. 1560-65. Creator: Unknown
Comb Morion, German, Brunswick, ca. 1560-65. Parade armor for the court of Duke Heinrich the Younger of Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel (r. 1514-68) and his son Julius (r. 1568-89)

Helmets. 1. Post-Renaissance Capeline Helmet. 2. Morion Helmet. 3, 4 And 6. Visored Helmets. 5. Decorated Helmet. From Les Artes Au Moyen Age, Published Paris 1873

Walloon soldier, 16th century, in a morion helmet, carrying a sword and halberd.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F

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"Minerva Victorious over Ignorance: Exploring the Magnificence of Morion" Step into the world of antique armor and discover the captivating allure of the morion. This iconic piece, worn by soldiers in various historical periods, holds a rich history that transcends time. Imagine a Walloon soldier from the 16th century, donning a sturdy morion as they march fearlessly into battle. The craftsmanship and design of this helmet were truly remarkable, offering both protection and style. One such example is the Morion for the Bodyguard of the Elector of Saxony, crafted in Nuremberg around 1580. Its intricate details showcase skilled artistry combined with functionality - an embodiment of elegance and defense. Italy also left its mark on morions with their Pointed Morions dating back to c. 1580. These helmets, created by unknown artisans, exhibit a unique pointed shape that adds an element of sophistication to any warrior's attire. The Comb Morion from Brescia (c. 1580/90) further exemplifies Italy's influence on this headgear. With its distinctive comb-like crest running along its length, it stands as a testament to creativity within practicality. Milan contributed significantly to morion evolution during the late 16th century as seen in their Infantry Garniture set consisting of a Target Shield and Pointed Morion (1570/80). This ensemble showcases Milanese mastery in combining aesthetics with battlefield utility. Traveling northwards to Brescia province brings us another intriguing variation -the Morion-Burgonet (1570-80). Crafted by unknown hands yet bearing unmistakable beauty and strength, it represents an amalgamation between two distinct helmet styles. A Milanese Pointed Morion from c. 1580 reveals how this region continued pushing boundaries when it came to innovation in armor design. Though anonymous creators shaped these pieces centuries ago, their legacy lives on through these remarkable artifacts.