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Konrad von Seinsheim, 14th century armour
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Konrad von Seinsheim, 14th century armour
Konrad von Seinsheim, Conrad von Sauwensheim d. 1369. In suit of armour with great helm, sword and dagger hanging from chains on breastplate. From his grave effigy in St. Johns church, Schweinfurt. 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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12th Alteneck Appliances Armour Artworks Chivalry Effigy Escutcheon Frankfurt Grave Hefner Heinrich Helm Heraldry Iillustration Jakob Knight Konrad Rudolf Rudolph Surcoat 14th Sachsenhausen
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1. Title: "Konrad von Seinsheim in 14th Century Armor: A Knight's Eternal Vigil This chromolithograph, created by Dr. Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck in 1889, showcases the impressive armor of Konrad von Seinsheim, a 14th-century knight from the region of Schweinfurt, Germany. The image is based on the knight's grave effigy, which can still be found in St. John's Church. Konrad's armor includes a suit of plate armor, a great helm, a sword, and a dagger, all intricately detailed and expertly crafted. The breastplate features an escutcheon bearing the arms of the noble family of Rudolph Sachsenhausen from Praunheim, to which Konrad likely belonged. A surcoat, adorned with a cross, covers the armor, adding a splash of color and personalization. The great helm, with its elaborate nasal guard and visor, would have protected the knight's head during battle. The sword and dagger, hanging from the breastplate by means of chains, were essential weapons for a knight, symbolizing both offense and defense. Dr. Hefner-Alteneck, a renowned German museum curator, archaeologist, art historian, illustrator, and etcher, meticulously captured the essence of chivalry and heraldry during the Middle Ages through his lithographs. This illustration, in particular, provides a fascinating glimpse into the fashion, art, and appliances of the 14th century, offering a tangible connection to a bygone era. The image was produced as part of Hefner-Alteneck's extensive work, "Costumes, Artworks, and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century," published in Frankfurt. This piece serves as a testament to the enduring allure of the knightly code, the intricacies of medieval armor, and the artistry of the past.
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