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Costumes and armour of German knights, 13th century
Costumes of German knights in battle A, B, and allegorical illustration of Venus ordering blacksmith Vulcan to make a helmet for Aeneas C, 1260-1300. Helmets with heraldic crests D-G. From an illumimated manuscript in the national library, Berlin. 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 R. Horrmann. Dr. Hefner-Alteneck (1811 - 1903) was a German museum curator, archaeologist, art historian, illustrator and etcher
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20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating series transports you to the heart of the Middle Ages, featuring intricately detailed costumes and armour of German knights from the 13th century. Witness the intensity of battle in images A and B, or the allure of allegory with C, where Venus commands Vulcan to forge a helmet for Aeneas. Delight in the heraldic crests D-G adorning these magnificent helmets. Elevate your home or office décor with these authentic, high-quality reproductions, transporting you to a world of chivalry and nobility.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 36.9cm (20" x 14.5")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This chromolithograph showcases an enchanting assemblage of costumes and armor of German knights from the 13th century, meticulously extracted from an illuminated manuscript housed in the National Library of Berlin. The image comprises three distinct scenes: A, B, and C. In scene A, three German knights are depicted in the heat of battle, their determined expressions and taut muscles conveying the intensity of the conflict. Each knight is outfitted with intricately designed armor, adorned with heraldic crests that proudly display their noble lineages. Scene B presents an allegorical illustration of Venus, the Roman goddess of love, commanding her blacksmith husband, Vulcan, to create a helmet for the legendary hero Aeneas. The scene symbolizes the importance of protective armor in the knightly code of chivalry, as well as the connection between love and war in medieval culture. Scene C highlights a minstrel, poet, or minnesanger, who was an essential figure in the medieval court. Dressed in a colorful, flowing robe, he strums a lute and sings, providing entertainment and spreading tales of heroism and valor. The intricate details of the costumes and armor, as well as the vivid colors and dynamic compositions, are a testament to the artistic mastery of Dr. Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck, the German museum curator, archaeologist, art historian, illustrator, and etcher who created this exquisite work. The lithograph was produced by R. Horrmann and is a stunning representation of the fashion, art, and appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th century.
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