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French knights and ladies in front of a castle, 14th century
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French knights and ladies in front of a castle, 14th century
French knights and ladies in front of a castle, 14th century. From an illuminated manuscript of the epic poem Les Voeux du Paon by Jacques de Longuyon. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889. Illustration by Dr. Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck, lithographed by C.R. Dr. Hefner-Alteneck (1811 - 1903) was a German museum curator, archaeologist, art historian, illustrator and etcher
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This chromolithograph depicts a scene from the 14th century epic poem "Les Voeux du Paon" (The Vows of the Peacock) by Jacques de Longuyon. The image, taken from an illuminated manuscript, captures the essence of chivalry and courtly life during this period. In the foreground, French knights, clad in intricately designed armor and bearing heraldic shields, stand proudly, their helmets under their arms. Their ladies, elegantly dressed in flowing gowns and adorned with jewels, look on with admiration. In the background, a grand castle looms, its towers reaching for the heavens. Smoke rises from the rooftops, indicating a recent battle or a grand feast taking place within. A long banquet table, laden with sumptuous food and fine tableware, is set up in the castle courtyard. A roasted peacock, a symbol of nobility and prosperity, lies at the center of the table. The illustration was created by Dr. Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck, a German museum curator, archaeologist, art historian, illustrator, and etcher. Hefner-Alteneck meticulously lithographed this image, capturing the details of the costumes, armor, and appliances of the Middle Ages with remarkable accuracy. This stunning artwork offers a glimpse into the rich history and culture of the 14th century, a time of knights, ladies, and grand castles.
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