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King and courtiers, battle scene, 13th century
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King and courtiers, battle scene, 13th century
Costumes of the 13th century. King and ladies sending knights off to battle, and king and his knights in combat with lance and shield. From miniatures on a parchment manuscript of Tristan in the Bavarian State Library. 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 stunning chromolithograph, created by Dr. Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck in 1889, depicts a 13th-century scene of a king and his courtiers preparing for battle. The regal figure of King Ernst IV, Count of Anhalt-Erfurt-Bernburg, is shown bidding farewell to his ladies, including his wife, Ingeborg, and Margaretha, Graf von Gleichen. The ladies, dressed in elegant gowns and veils, watch as their husbands and loved ones don their armor and mount their horses. The king, dressed in a flowing robe and crowned, holds a scepter in one hand and raises his other hand in a farewell gesture. His knights, clad in suits of armor and wielding shields and swords, stand ready to follow their leader into combat. The intricate details of the costumes, from the rich fabrics to the ornate armor, are a testament to the artistic skill and historical accuracy of Hefner-Alteneck's work. This image comes from a parchment manuscript of Tristan, housed in the Bavarian State Library in Munich. Hefner-Alteneck's illustration is a valuable addition to the study of medieval art, costume, and history. The king and his courtiers are depicted with a sense of grandeur and solemnity, reflecting the importance of chivalry and honor in the 13th century. The intricate details of the shields, capes, and swords add to the authenticity of the scene, making this a fascinating glimpse into the past.
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