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French royal valet in hunting wear, 14th century
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French royal valet in hunting wear, 14th century
French royal valet in hunting wear, 14th century.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from French Costumes from King Clovis to Our Days, Massard, Mifliez, Paris, 1834
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14thcentury Belt Cracows Dagger Frenchcostumesfromkingclovistoourdays Horn Hose Hunt Leopoldmassard Poulaines
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This striking handcolored copperplate print depicts a French royal valet in hunting attire from the 14th century, as illustrated in Leopold Massard's "French Costumes from King Clovis to Our Days." Dressed in the fashion of the day, the valet wears a justaucorps, a long, fitted jacket reaching down to the knees, and hose, which are tight-fitting breeches that come to mid-thigh. The valet's cracows, or high, pointed shoes, are adorned with poulaines, or long, pointed toes, which were a popular fashion accessory during this period. The valet is shown carrying a hunting horn, a necessary tool for signaling to other hunters and alerting them to the presence of game. A belt is cinched around his waist, holding a dagger, a common weapon used for self-defense and hunting. The valet's attire is completed with a simple, high-necked tunic and a cap, both of which are typical of the hunting garb worn by the French nobility during the Middle Ages. The intricate details of the print, from the textured fabric of the justaucorps to the realistic rendering of the valet's facial features, make it a captivating representation of the fashion and culture of the 14th century. This print is a testament to the meticulous research and artistic skill of Leopold Massard and the team at Mifliez in Paris, who meticulously documented and preserved the rich history of French costume for future generations to appreciate.
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