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French mens costumes of the late 15th century
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French mens costumes of the late 15th century
French mens costumes of the late 15th century. The top group shows a man being dressed in armour and helm, and the bottom group shows a rich man with partner in feather beret looking a a group of musicians with drum, fife, lute and harp. From a tapestry of an allegorical banquet from Nancy, France. 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. Regnier. Dr. Hefner-Alteneck (1811 - 1903) was a German museum curator, archaeologist, art historian, illustrator and etcher
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This chromolithograph, titled "French Mens Costumes of the Late 15th Century," is an intriguing glimpse into the opulence and grandeur of the French aristocracy during the late medieval period. The top image depicts a man being dressed in armor and helmet, likely a knight preparing for battle. The intricate design of his coat of arms, featuring the sigils of Duke Sigismund of Bavaria and Abbot Johann of Andechs Abbey, speaks to his noble lineage. Beneath this scene, a richly dressed man and his companion are shown enjoying a banquet, their attention drawn to a group of musicians playing a drum, fife, lute, and harp. The woman, adorned in elegant clothing and a feather beret, adds an air of sophistication to the gathering. This illustration is taken from a tapestry of an allegorical banquet, which once hung in the city of Nancy, France. The artwork was created by Dr. Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck, a renowned German museum curator, archaeologist, art historian, illustrator, and etcher. Hefner-Alteneck's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate heraldry, textures, and expressions captured in this image. This chromolithograph, published in Frankfurt in 1889, is a testament to the rich artistic and historical legacy of the late medieval period. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of French nobility, showcasing their grand attire, heraldry, and love for music and festivities.
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