Pages and Valets
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Pages and Valets
Pages and valets, attendants on persons of rank, during the reign of Edward IV. Date: 1475
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1475 Page Boys Pages Rank Reign Servants Valets Youths Persons
EDITORS COMMENTS
This image transports us back to the opulent court of Edward IV in 1475, where the air is thick with the aroma of power and pageantry. Two young attendants, proudly dressed in the finest attire of the era, stand before us, their roles as pages and valets a testament to their importance in the household of a person of high rank. The page on the left, with his red and gold livery, is adorned with a gorget and a feathered cap, symbolizing his role as a personal attendant to a nobleman. His youthful face, framed by a neatly combed wig, exudes an air of confidence and maturity, suggesting that he has already served his master faithfully for some time. The valet on the right, dressed in a simpler but still elegant outfit, holds a tray bearing a small object, possibly a writing implement or a letter. His attire, consisting of a tunic and hose, is a common sight among the servants of the court, reflecting the practical nature of his duties. His expression, however, is one of quiet dignity, hinting at the trust and respect he enjoys from his master. The intricate details of their costumes, from the rich fabrics to the delicate embroidery, serve as a reminder of the grandeur and luxury that characterized the English court during the reign of Edward IV. The image captures a moment in time, frozen in history, and invites us to imagine the lives of these young attendants, their duties, and their place in the intricate web of power and prestige that surrounded the monarch and his court.
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