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© Kunstsammlungen der Veste Coburg (Art Collections of the Coburg Fortress), Photo: Dieter Ertel

Small armour - big appearance. The armour of the Coburg court dwarf Ruppert

Studio exhibition

01.11.2025 - 31.05.2026 ,
Kunstsammlungen der Veste Coburg (Art Collections of the Veste Coburg)

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"Court dwarf" Ruppert, also known as Rupprecht, was a man of small stature in the service of Duke Johann Casimir of Saxe-Coburg. With his personal armour, the Kunstsammlungen of the Veste Coburg (Art Collections of the Coburg Fortress) possess a special treasure. Made in the late 16th century, the fully functional armour is almost one metre in size and consists of more than two hundred individual elements.

Its restoration and assembly on a new, more dynamic figurine offered new insights and knowledge about its design and history. In addition to the extraordinary armour, the studio exhibition also presents other "court dwarfs" of the duke, of whom Ruppert was not the only one to be equipped with armour.

Last edited on 24.10.2025

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The restorer kneels behind the armour. (opens enlarged image)
© Kunstsammlungen der Veste Coburg (Art Collections of the Coburg Fortress)

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Museum / Exhibition Centre: Kunstsammlungen der Veste Coburg (Art Collections of the Veste Coburg)

The Veste Coburg, also called "the Franconian crown", rises high above the town with its mighty walls and towers and is worth a visit in itself. The medieval castle flourished at the beginning of the...

Location: Coburg