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Three women in Venetian dress from the Harlequinade
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Three women in Venetian dress from the Harlequinade
Three women in Venetian dress from the Harlequinade, or Italian comic theatre. From a mural in the Fools Staircase in Klaussnitz Castle. 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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This chromolithograph depicts three women in elegant Venetian dresses, taken from the Harlequinade, an integral part of Italian comic theatre during the 16th century. The scene is derived from a mural discovered in the Fools Staircase of Klaussnitz Castle in Germany. Dr. Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck, a renowned German museum curator, archaeologist, art historian, illustrator, and etcher, was responsible for the illustration, while C. Regnier executed the lithography. The Harlequinade, a popular form of entertainment, was a series of comic interludes performed between the acts of more serious plays. The three women in the print are adorned in the opulent attire typical of the Venetian nobility during this era. Their dresses feature rich fabrics, intricate patterns, and vibrant colors, reflecting the grandeur and sophistication of the Italian Renaissance. The mural from which this image was derived was discovered in the Fools Staircase of Klaussnitz Castle, a testament to the castle's historical significance. The chromolithograph, published in Hefner-Alteneck's comprehensive work on costumes, artworks, and appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th century, offers a unique glimpse into the fashion and art of the past. This print not only showcases the beauty and intricacy of Venetian dress during the 16th century but also highlights the importance of the Harlequinade in Italian comic theatre. It serves as a reminder of the rich artistic and cultural heritage that continues to inspire and captivate us today.
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