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Steel plate gauntlets of the late 15th century
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Steel plate gauntlets of the late 15th century
Steel plate gauntlets of the late 15th century. 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.B. Dr. Hefner-Alteneck (1811 - 1903) was a German museum curator, archaeologist, art historian, illustrator and etcher
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12th Alteneck Appliances Armorial Artworks Crest Gauntlets Hefner Heinrich Helm Hennin Iillustration Jakob Shield Stained Tiara Zurich 15th
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This chromolithograph, created by Dr. Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck in 1889, showcases a pair of intricately designed steel plate gauntlets from the late 15th century. The gauntlets, illustrated with meticulous attention to detail, are adorned with stylized floral patterns and geometric shapes, their plates meticulously connected by rivets. The image is taken from Hefner-Alteneck's seminal work, "Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century," published in Frankfurt. The gauntlets are depicted against a backdrop of a stained-glass window, which adds an ethereal quality to the image. The scene is further enhanced by the presence of a regal lady, dressed in the height of late medieval fashion. She wears a hennin headdress, a tall, conical hat popular during this period, and a tiara adorned with an armorial crest. Her shield, bearing a distinctive design, is held in one hand, while a helm with a crest graces the other. The setting for this portrait is the Waserkirche in Zurich, a historic church known for its impressive collection of medieval art and artifacts. The chromolithograph, a printing process that involves the transfer of an image from a stone or metal plate to paper using a water-based ink, showcases the artistic prowess of Dr. Hefner-Alteneck, who was not only a museum curator, archaeologist, and art historian but also an accomplished illustrator and etcher. This image offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of medieval art, fashion, and history.
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