Chopines Collection

A noble lady of Constantinople wearing Hammam shoes. Artist: Vanmour (Van Mour), Jean-Baptiste, (School)
A noble lady of Constantinople wearing Hammam shoes. Private Collection

Chopines, Italian, 1550-1650. Creator: Unknown
Chopines, Italian, 1550-1650

Turkish Bath (Hammam), 1785. Artist: Le Barbier, Jean-Jacques-Francois (1738-1826)
Turkish Bath (Hammam), 1785. Private Collection

The Venetian chopines, 1580-1620 (velvet & leather)
6324084 The Venetian chopines, 1580-1620 (velvet & leather) by Venetian School; Bata Shoe Museum, Toronto, Canada; Photo © Fine Art Images

Lady crossing the street in the Middle Ages (colour litho)
5198827 Lady crossing the street in the Middle Ages (colour litho) by Haweis, Mary Eliza (1848-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady crossing the street in the Middle Ages)

Venetian courtesan, 1660-70 (w / c on paper)
6324085 Venetian courtesan, 1660-70 (w/c on paper) by Terborch, Gerard (1617-81); Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Photo eFine Art Images; Dutch, out of copyright

The Chopine (velvet & leather)
6324086 The Chopine (velvet & leather) by Venetian School, (16th century); Bata Shoe Museum, Toronto, Canada; Photo eFine Art Images; Italian, out of copyright

Chopines, c. 1600 (leather, silk & wood)
6324014 Chopines, c.1600 (leather, silk & wood) by Italian School, (17th century); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Italian, out of copyright

Chopines, Italian, 1590-1610. Creator: Unknown
Chopines, Italian, 1590-1610

Venetian courtesan, Between 1660 and 1670. Found in the Collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Turkish women bake bread, 1790. Artist: Rosset, Francois-Marie (1752-1824)
Turkish women bake bread, 1790. Private Collection

In the Hammam. Artist: Ernst, Rudolf (1854-1932)
In the Hammam. Private Collection

Ladies in the Hammam, 1741. Artist: Anonymous
Ladies in the Hammam, 1741. Private Collection

Courtesans Shigeoka, Sugatano and Hanamurasaki. Triptych. From the Series The Beauties of the Yoshiw Artist: Anonymous
Courtesans Shigeoka, Sugatano and Hanamurasaki. Triptych. From the Series The Beauties of the Yoshiwara. Private Collection

Venetian woman. From: De gli habiti antichi et moderni. Artist: Vecellio, Cesare (1521-1601)
Venetian woman. From: De gli habiti antichi et moderni. Private Collection

Venetian Courtesan, From: Diversarum nationum habitus... Artist: Bertelli, Pietro (active 1580-1616)
Venetian Courtesan, From: Diversarum nationum habitus.... Private Collection

Ancient Footwear / Diderot
A selection of ancient and not so ancient footwear including various styles of sandal (possibly Greek & Roman), also over-shoes & what looks like a shoe of the C16th (fig.25)

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"Step into the World of Chopines: A Journey Through Fashion and Culture" Immerse yourself in the captivating world of chopines, a unique footwear style that once graced the feet of noble ladies and courtesans alike. From Constantinople to Venice, these elevated shoes left an indelible mark on fashion history. Intriguingly depicted by artist Vanmour, we catch a glimpse of a noble lady from Constantinople donning Hammam shoes – an early precursor to chopines. The allure continues with unknown Italian creators showcasing their craftsmanship in stunning examples dating back to 1550-1650. Venturing further into Venetian territory, we encounter exquisite velvet and leather chopines from 1580-1620. These towering creations not only added height but also symbolized social status for women navigating the streets during this era. A colorful lithograph transports us back to medieval times as we witness a lady crossing the street while wearing her distinctive chopines. The image captures both practicality and elegance intertwined within this peculiar footwear choice. Delving deeper into Venetian society, we encounter a mesmerizing watercolor painting depicting a courtesan adorned with elaborate silk and wood chopines from around 1660-1670. These extravagant designs were undoubtedly crafted to captivate hearts and minds. The journey takes us beyond Italy's borders as Turkish women are captured baking bread in 1790 by artist Rosset. Amidst their daily activities, they wear their own version of hammam shoes - reflecting cultural variations in footwear across regions. Ernst's artwork invites us inside the hammam itself, where individuals relax amidst steamy surroundings while sporting traditional hammam shoes - yet another variation influenced by local customs. Jean-Jacques-Francois Le Barbier showcases his talent through an enchanting depiction of a Turkish bath scene from 1785. Here too, we see glimpses of hammam shoes, emphasizing their significance in Turkish culture.