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Two Knights Templar: servant brother (180) and treasurer (181). 1802 (engraving)
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Two Knights Templar: servant brother (180) and treasurer (181). 1802 (engraving)
7234962 Two Knights Templar: servant brother (180) and treasurer (181). 1802 (engraving) by Bar, Jacques Charles (1740-1811); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Knights Templar: a squire or servant brother in black cape holding a sword (180) and a treasurer in white hooded cape (181). The Order of the Knights Templar was a military order founded in 1118 by Hugues de Payens, a knight of Champagne. Copied from an illustration by Jacques Charles Bar in Costumes des ordres religieux et militaires, 1778 Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and Middle Ages, Vienna, 1802.
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This print showcases two Knights Templar, a servant brother and a treasurer, in exquisite detail. The engraving, created by Jacques Charles Bar in 1802, depicts the squire or servant brother dressed in a black cape and holding a sword (180), while the treasurer is adorned in a white hooded cape (181). The Order of the Knights Templar was established in 1118 by Hugues de Payens, a knight from Champagne. These knights were known for their military prowess and dedication to protecting Christian pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem during the Middle Ages. Copied from an illustration found in Costumes des ordres religieux et militaires by Jacques Charles Bar, this handcolored copperplate engraving offers us insight into the attire worn by these esteemed knights. It is part of Robert von Spalart's Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and Middle Ages collection published in Vienna. The image captures not only historical significance but also highlights German culture as it originated from Germany. The attention to detail allows us to appreciate the intricate costume design that was characteristic of this era. Overall, this print provides viewers with a glimpse into history through its depiction of two Knights Templar who were members of an influential order dedicated to defending Christianity during medieval times.
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