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Peter Kreglinger in quilted armour, 14th century
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Peter Kreglinger in quilted armour, 14th century
Peter Kreglinger died 1365. He wears a quilted armour doublet, over chainmail and plate armour. With shield, great helm and lance. From his grave effigy in the Franciscan church at Rothenburg. 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 Proebes. Dr. Hefner-Alteneck (1811 - 1903) was a German museum curator, archaeologist, art historian, illustrator and etcher
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This striking chromolithograph depicts Peter Kreglinger, a knight from the 14th century, as depicted on his grave effigy in the St. John's Franciscan church in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany. The image, created by Dr. Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck and lithographed by Proebes, was published in Hefner-Alteneck's comprehensive work "Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century." Peter Kreglinger is shown wearing a quilted armour doublet, layered over chainmail and plate armour. The quilted armour, a common addition to European armour during the late medieval period, would have provided extra padding and protection. The intricate design of the quilted fabric is visible through the openings in the armour, revealing a complex pattern of interlocking geometric shapes. Kreglinger's great helm, adorned with a crest, covers his head and neck, while his shield, bearing a cross and the initials "PK," rests on the ground beside him. In his right hand, he holds a lance, while a sword and dagger are sheathed at his side. Chains are visible at his waist, securing the armour to his body. The grave effigy of Peter Kreglinger, along with other important historical artifacts, can be found in the St. John's Franciscan church in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a town in the Franconia region of Germany. This image offers a glimpse into the fashion and armor of the late medieval period, providing valuable insight into the visual culture of the time.
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