Videos tagged with Max Helmet

This video provides a behind-the-scenes look at the photography of the 'Horned Helmet,' also known as 'Max,' a significant historical artifact gifted to Henry VIII by Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I. The process highlights the importance of object photography for museums, enabling detailed documentation for research, public access, and publicity. Senior Curator Karen Watts is present throughout the meticulous and time-consuming procedure to ensure all crucial details and angles are captured. This marks the first time the helmet has been removed from its case in many years, offering unique photographic opportunities before its return to the Tournament Gallery at the Royal Armouries in Leeds, UK.