Home > Mary Evans Prints Online > New Images August 2021
Costume of a German woman and children, late 15th century
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Costume of a German woman and children, late 15th century
Dutch-style costume of a German woman and children, late 15th century. Her jewelry is shown enlarged below. The book is wrapped in a cloth cover. From a painting of the Dutch school in Frankfurt State Institute. Chromolithograph by C. Regnier from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889. Dr. Hefner-Alteneck (1811 - 1903) was a German museum curator, archaeologist, art historian, illustrator and etcher
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 23386362
© Florilegius
12th Alteneck Appliances Artworks Cape Dandy Doublet Embroidered Hefner Heinrich Iillustration Jakob Noblemen Parti Youth 15th Short
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this late 15th century image, a German woman and her children are depicted in an elegant Dutch-style costume, as captured in a chromolithograph from Hefner-Alteneck's "Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century." The woman's attire showcases the opulence and intricacy of noblewomen's fashion during this period. Her long, mi-parti dress, with its gold embroidery and intricate patterns, is complemented by a short, fur-lined cape. Her long, cleanshaven hair is styled in elaborate braids, adorned with pearls and other precious jewels. The woman's jewelry is enlarged below the image, revealing a stunning collection of gold and pearl necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Her children, dressed in simpler versions of the same style, accompany her, one holding a book wrapped in a cloth cover. The man in the background, possibly a nobleman, wears a gold doublet and a sword at his side, adding to the air of affluence and refinement. This image is a testament to the intricate and ornate fashion of the late 15th century, as well as the meticulous attention to detail in the works of Dr. Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck. As a German museum curator, archaeologist, art historian, illustrator, and etcher, Hefner-Alteneck dedicated his life to documenting and preserving the art and culture of the Middle Ages and the early modern period. This chromolithograph, produced in 1889, remains an invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of European history and fashion.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
