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Knight, fool and girl, 16th century Germany
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Knight, fool and girl, 16th century Germany
Knight (reiter) with wheel-lock pistol and harem pants A, jester with bladder and marotte (bauble), B, and girl in long petticoat and apron from Strasbourg C
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Appliances Apron Artworks Bauble Bladder Fool Harem Hefner Alteneck Jester Knight Pants Petticoat Pistol Reiter Strasbourg Marotte Wheel Lock
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This chromolithograph, titled 'Reiter, Narren und Mädchen' (Knight, Fool, and Girl), offers a fascinating glimpse into the vibrant and intriguing world of 16th century Germany. The central figure is a reiter, or mounted knight, dressed in the latest fashion of the time. He wears harem pants, a loose, wide-legged trouser popular among the European elite, and carries a wheel-lock pistol, a revolutionary firearm that replaced the matchlock. To his left, a jester, or fool, adds a touch of whimsy and merriment to the scene. He holds a bladder and a marotte, or bauble, traditional props used by jesters to entertain and amuse. The jester's colorful, patchwork costume reflects the playful and carefree nature of his character. On the right, a young girl in a long petticoat and apron stands, likely representing the domestic sphere. Her modest attire, typical of the middle classes in Strasbourg during this period, contrasts sharply with the bold and extravagant costumes of the knight and jester. This beautiful and intricately detailed illustration, produced by the renowned German publishing house Hefner Alteneck, showcases the rich and diverse fashion, art, and culture of the Middle Ages in Germany. The use of chromolithography, a printing technique that allowed for the production of detailed, colorful images, further enhances the visual impact and historical significance of this artwork.
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