In addition to its strong visual punch, armor often delivers a powerful political message. Take this helmet, which belonged to King Philip I of Castile (a.k.a. Philip the Handsome).

View German Partial Gilt Silver Jewel Studded Figures of Philip I of Castile and Bianca Maria Sforza by Israel Freeman and Son, Ltd. on artnet. Browse upcoming and past auction lots by Israel Freeman ...

Do you know the story of Juana la Loca (Joanna the Mad), who lived in Spain from 1479 to 1555? Juana was Queen of Castile, who after her husband, Phillip the Handsome died, took his corpse in a ...