Fashions from the mid 15th century
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Fashions from the mid 15th century
Fashions from the mid 15th century.. Doctor (B), musicians playing lutes (G, O) and spinets (N), carrying jugs (P), cups (H) and mirrors (D), dancing (R, T), and drinking toasts (L, M). From a pen and ink drawing on parchment at the Grand Ducal Library Weimar. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the early Middle Ages to the end of the 18th Century, Frankfurt, 1883. IIlustration drawn by Hefner-Alteneck, lithographed by C. Regnier, and published by Heinrich Keller. Dr. Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck (1811-1903) was a German archeologist, art historian and illustrator. He was director of the Bavarian National Museum from 1868 until 1886
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Alteneck Appliance Doctor Ducal Hefner Heinrich Jakob Lute Mirror Musician Parchment Spinet Toast Weimar 15th
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This pen and ink drawing on parchment, housed in the Grand Ducal Library Weimar, offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of mid-15th century fashion and social life. The image, created by the renowned German archeologist, art historian, and illustrator, Dr. Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck, brings to life a scene filled with intrigue and merriment. At the center of the drawing, a doctor, dressed in the traditional robes of the time, examines a book with great concentration. Surrounding him, musicians play lutes, spinets, and other instruments, their faces expressive with the joy of their music. The musicians carry jugs, cups, and mirrors, suggesting that they may be preparing for a festive celebration. The scene is further enlivened by figures engaged in lively dancing and raising toasts, their gestures and expressions full of energy and merriment. The intricate details of their clothing, from the voluminous skirts and high-waisted bodices of the women to the flowing robes and hats of the men, offer a window into the fashion trends of the time. This stunning illustration, lithographed by C. Regnier and published by Heinrich Keller in 1883, is a testament to Hefner-Alteneck's meticulous attention to historical detail and his ability to bring the past to life. A true masterpiece of medieval art and fashion history, this drawing continues to captivate and inspire viewers to this day.
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