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Costumes and armour of German knights, 13th century
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Costumes and armour of German knights, 13th century
Costumes of German knights in battle A, B, and allegorical illustration of Venus ordering blacksmith Vulcan to make a helmet for Aeneas C, 1260-1300. Helmets with heraldic crests D-G. From an illumimated manuscript in the national library, Berlin. 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 R. Horrmann. Dr. Hefner-Alteneck (1811 - 1903) was a German museum curator, archaeologist, art historian, illustrator and etcher
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This chromolithograph showcases an enchanting assemblage of costumes and armor of German knights from the 13th century, meticulously extracted from an illuminated manuscript housed in the National Library of Berlin. The image comprises three distinct scenes: A, B, and C. In scene A, three German knights are depicted in the heat of battle, their determined expressions and taut muscles conveying the intensity of the conflict. Each knight is outfitted with intricately designed armor, adorned with heraldic crests that proudly display their noble lineages. Scene B presents an allegorical illustration of Venus, the Roman goddess of love, commanding her blacksmith husband, Vulcan, to create a helmet for the legendary hero Aeneas. The scene symbolizes the importance of protective armor in the knightly code of chivalry, as well as the connection between love and war in medieval culture. Scene C highlights a minstrel, poet, or minnesanger, who was an essential figure in the medieval court. Dressed in a colorful, flowing robe, he strums a lute and sings, providing entertainment and spreading tales of heroism and valor. The intricate details of the costumes and armor, as well as the vivid colors and dynamic compositions, are a testament to the artistic mastery of Dr. Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck, the German museum curator, archaeologist, art historian, illustrator, and etcher who created this exquisite work. The lithograph was produced by R. Horrmann and is a stunning representation of the fashion, art, and appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th century.
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