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Walther von Klingen jousting in a tournament
Walther von Klingen jousting in a tournament watched by five noble women. German knight, poet and minstrel or Minnesanger, d. 1286. From a miniature in the Codex Manesse. 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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In this image from the 13th century, Walther von Klingen, a German knight, poet, and minstrel, or Minnesanger, engages in a thrilling jousting tournament. The tournament, a popular spectacle during the Middle Ages, took place in front of a grand castle, surrounded by a stormy sky, adding an element of excitement and drama to the scene. Five noble women, dressed in elegant and ornate garments, watch the tournament with great interest. Their attire reflects the fashion of the time, with rich fabrics, intricate embroidery, and heraldic shields adorning their clothing. The women's presence at the tournament signifies their importance and social status. Walther von Klingen wears a decorated casket on his helmet, a symbol of his poetic and musical abilities. He holds a long lance in one hand and a shield in the other, both adorned with his heraldic symbols. The knight's armor is intricately designed, with plates of metal covering his body, and a visor protecting his face. The tournament scene is depicted in this stunning chromolithograph by Dr. Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck, a German museum curator, archaeologist, art historian, illustrator, and etcher. Hefner-Alteneck meticulously captured the details of the costumes, artworks, and appliances of the Middle Ages, providing a glimpse into the past. This image is a testament to the grandeur and excitement of the medieval period, a time of chivalry, poetry, and pageantry.
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