Magdalena Potschner and her seven daughters, 1477

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Magdalena Potschner and her seven daughters, 1477

Magdalena Potschner kneeling in fur-lined mantle and wimple, with coat of arms of a frog, 1477. Her seven daughters behind her. From the Potschner altar in Saint Peters Church, Munich. 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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In this evocative 15th-century chromolithograph, Magdalena Potschner, resplendent in a fur-lined mantle and wimple, kneels devoutly before an altar in Saint Peters Church, Munich. Surrounding her are her seven daughters, their youthful faces gazing up at their mother with reverence and admiration. Magdalena's coat of arms, featuring a frog, is proudly displayed above her. The year is 1477, and the occasion is likely a commemoration of a significant event in the life of the Potschner family. Magdalena's eldest daughter, Anna, wears a noblewoman's gown adorned with intricate foliage patterns, while her other daughters are dressed in simpler garments befitting their younger ages. The eldest sons of Prince Karl of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen, Antón and another unidentified brother, are depicted in tournament attire, their helmets and jousting shields at their sides. This image is the work of Dr. Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck, a renowned German museum curator, archaeologist, art historian, illustrator, and etcher. Hefner-Alteneck meticulously researched and documented the art, costumes, and appliances of the Middle Ages and the 17th century, creating a visual record of a bygone era. This illustration, lithographed by C.R. Dr. Hefner-Alteneck, is a testament to his dedication and expertise. The intricate details of the clothing, the expressive faces of the figures, and the ornate decorations of the altar all serve to transport us back in time, offering a glimpse into the lives of the Potschner family and the rich cultural heritage of medieval Germany.

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