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Italian soldiers and helmet, late 16th century
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Italian soldiers and helmet, late 16th century
Italian soldier in day wear with sword and dagger A, Italian soldier in battle dress with matchlock musket, wheellock pistol, sword, helm and breastplate B, and Italian helmet C. 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. Regnier. Dr. Hefner-Alteneck (1811-1903) was a German museum curator, archaeologist, art historian, illustrator and etcher
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Appliances Armour Artworks Breastplate Dagger Doublet Hefner Alteneck Helm Hose Matchlock Musket Pistol Wheellock
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This chromolithograph, titled "Italian Costumes and Armaments from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century," showcases three distinct representations of Italian soldiers from the late 16th century. The illustration, created by the renowned German museum curator, archaeologist, art historian, illustrator, and etcher, Dr. Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck, and expertly lithographed by C. Regnier, offers an intriguing glimpse into the fashion and weaponry of the Italian military during this period. In the foreground, an Italian soldier is depicted in day wear, donning a hose and a fitted doublet. He is armed with a sword and a dagger, ready for close combat. The soldier's attire reflects the practicality and functionality required for daily life and duties. In the middle ground, another Italian soldier is shown in battle dress, prepared for the rigors of the battlefield. He carries a matchlock musket, a wheellock pistol, a sword, and wears a helm and breastplate for protection. The intricate details of the armor and the realistic portrayal of the weapons demonstrate the advanced military technology of the time. The third figure in this image is an Italian helmet, C, displayed separately. The helmet's elaborate design, with its high, conical shape and intricate decorations, exemplifies the artistic craftsmanship of the era. This remarkable illustration, taken from Hefner-Alteneck's comprehensive work on costumes, artworks, and appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th century, provides a fascinating insight into the rich history of Italian military fashion and weaponry during the late 16th century.
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