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German noblemens costumes from the late 15th century
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German noblemens costumes from the late 15th century
German noblemens costumes from the late 15th century. Nobleman A from a fresco in the Basilica in Siena. Aristocrat B from a painting in Frankfurt State Institute. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889. Dr. Hefner-Alteneck (1811 - 1903) was a German museum curator, archaeologist, art historian, illustrator and etcher
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This chromolithograph showcases two noblemen from the late 15th century in Germany, as depicted in a fresco in the Basilica in Siena and a painting in the Frankfurt State Institute. The image is taken from Dr. Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck's seminal work, "Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century," published in Frankfurt in 1889. Dr. Hefner-Alteneck (1811-1903) was a renowned German museum curator, archaeologist, art historian, illustrator, and etcher. His extensive knowledge and passion for historical costumes led him to create this comprehensive and beautifully illustrated tome, which remains an invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike. The nobleman on the left, from the Basilica in Siena, is dressed in a richly decorated tunic, adorned with intricate gold and silver embroidery, and a mantle draped over his shoulders. He wears a high-crowned helmet, a sign of his noble status, and carries a sword at his side. The nobleman on the right, from the Frankfurt painting, dons a similar tunic, but with a more subdued color palette. He wears a fur-trimmed mantle and a simple, conical hat. Both noblemen's costumes reflect the opulence and grandeur of the late 15th century, a time when fashion was a powerful expression of wealth and social standing. This chromolithograph, with its meticulous attention to detail and stunning use of color, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us to a time when nobility and artistry were intertwined, and the world was a rich tapestry of history, culture, and beauty.
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