Burgonet: A mermaidlike siren forming the helmet’s comb holds a grimacing head of Medusa by th
Burgonet: A mermaidlike siren forming the helmet’s comb holds a grimacing head of Medusa by the hair. The sides of the helmet are covered with acanthus scrolls inhabited by putti, a motif derived from ancient Roman sculpture and wall paintings.Filippo Negroli (ca. 1510–1579) -- source link
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