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German soldiers, hunter and young men of the 15th century
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German soldiers, hunter and young men of the 15th century
German mens costumes of the 15th century. Young pikeman or Lansknecht with sword and halberd A, soldier with felt hat C, hunter with falcon and glove D, and young men in house clothes B, E, F. From the Duke of Saxonys lineage book in Dresden State Archive. 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, titled 'German Mens Costumes of the 15th Century,' showcases various attires of German men during the medieval era. The image, created by the renowned German museum curator, archaeologist, art historian, illustrator, and etcher, Dr. Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck, offers a glimpse into the fashion and lifestyle of the time. At the center, a young pikeman or Lansknecht is depicted, armed with a sword and halberd, symbolizing the military class. The soldier in the foreground wears a felt hat, a common headgear during the 15th century. A hunter, dressed in furs and carrying a falcon and glove, represents the aristocratic class and their passion for hunting. Three young men in various house clothes are also shown, displaying the attire of the bourgeois class. One wears a simple tunic, another a doublet with sleeves adorned with intricate patterns, and the third, a man in prayer, wears a robe and a veil. The illustration also includes an oil painting of an Obertribunal, Procurators, and Abel, likely depicting a judicial scene. The detailed clothing of the figures, from the intricate designs on their doublets to the illuminated pages of the open book, offers a fascinating insight into the fashion and art of the 15th century. This image, taken from the Duke of Saxony's lineage book in the Dresden State Archive, is a testament to the rich history and diverse culture of Germany during the Middle Ages. The meticulous illustration, lithographed by C.R. Dr. Hefner-Alteneck, is a must-see for anyone interested in art, history, or fashion from this time period.
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