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King Henry IV of Castile with coat of arms
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King Henry IV of Castile with coat of arms
King Henry IV of Castile, nicknamed the impotent. He wears a black cape, leather boots and stands over heraldic coat of arms supported by lions. Heinrich IV, Koenig von Spanien, died 1474. From a manuscript in Stuttgart Library. 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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King Henry IV of Castile, also known as Enrique IV or the Impotent King, is depicted in this chromolithograph from the late 19th century. The monarch stands proudly before his heraldic coat of arms, which is supported by two regal lions. Henry's attire consists of a black cape and leather boots, adding to his imposing presence. The year was 1474 when this powerful monarch drew his last breath. This illustration is a masterpiece from the collection of Prince Karl Anton of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen, housed in the Stuttgart Library. The artwork was created by the skilled hands of Dr. Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck, a renowned German museum curator, archaeologist, art historian, illustrator, and etcher. Hefner-Alteneck's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate design of King Henry's armor, which includes a helmet adorned with a grill and a distinctive crest. This image offers a fascinating glimpse into the mid-15th century, a time of grand tournaments and chivalric jousts. The engraved helm, worn by the king, would have protected him during these high-stakes competitions. The heraldry displayed in the coat of arms is a testament to the importance of this symbolic representation of power and lineage during the Middle Ages. The chromolithograph, produced by the lithographic techniques of C.R. Dr. Hefner-Alteneck, showcases the intricacies of the costumes, artworks, and appliances of the time. This artwork is an essential addition to any collection focused on the history of art, fashion, or European royalty.
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