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Costume of a German bishop, early 13th century
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Costume of a German bishop, early 13th century
Costume of a German bishop, early 13th century, from Worms Cathedral. 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 C.R. Dr. Hefner-Alteneck (1811 - 1903) was a German museum curator, archaeologist, art historian, illustrator and etcher
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This striking chromolithograph depicts a German bishop from the early 13th century, as illustrated and lithographed by Dr. Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck in his seminal work "Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century." The bishop is shown in full regalia, seated on a horse under the shade of a tree. He is surrounded by various allegorical figures representing virtues and vices, including Cicero and Rhetorica, symbolizing wisdom and eloquence. A boar, a common symbol of strength and courage, is depicted at the bishop's feet. The bishop's costume is ornate and grand, featuring a long, flowing robe with intricate embroidery, a mitre adorned with precious stones, and a pastoral staff topped with a shepherd's crook. The young man, dressed as a knight, presents the bishop with a manuscript, symbolizing learning and knowledge. A god figure, possibly Jupiter, is depicted in the sky, looking down approvingly. The scene is reminiscent of a youthful and playful take on the traditional bishop's allegory, with the bishop as the wise and learned figure, surrounded by the virtues and vices, and the young knight representing the pursuit of knowledge and virtue. The intricate details of the illustration, from the textures of the fabric to the expressions on the faces of the figures, showcase Hefner-Alteneck's exceptional skill as an illustrator and art historian. This image offers a glimpse into the rich and complex world of medieval German culture and fashion.
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