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Battle armor of Conrad von Bickenbach, died
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Battle armor of Conrad von Bickenbach, died
Battle armor of Conrad von Bickenbach, died 1393, from the 14th century.. From a gravestone in Munich National Museum. 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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This chromolithograph depicts the battle armor of Conrad von Bickenbach, a knight who perished in the 14th century. The intricately detailed image, drawn by Dr. Jakob Heinrich Hefner-Alteneck and lithographed by C. Regnier, was published by Heinrich Keller in 1883 as part of Hefner-Alteneck's comprehensive work, "Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the early Middle Ages to the end of the 18th Century." The armor, which is now preserved in the Munich National Museum, was discovered on a gravestone, providing a rare glimpse into the fashion and technology of medieval combat attire. The meticulously crafted armor, adorned with intricate patterns and embellishments, reflects the advanced metallurgical skills of the time. Conrad von Bickenbach, a German knight, lived during an era of intense conflict and political instability. His battle armor, with its heavy plates and reinforced joints, would have provided him with crucial protection in the heat of battle. The armor's design also reveals the influence of the Crusades on European military culture, with elements borrowed from Eastern and Islamic armor. This image, a testament to Hefner-Alteneck's expertise as an archeologist, art historian, and illustrator, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of knights, chivalry, and the clash of steel on steel. The intricate details of the armor, from its ornate decorations to its functional design, continue to captivate and inspire scholars and enthusiasts of medieval history and fashion.
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