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House altar with knight in armour, German, 15th century
House altar with knight in armour holding sword and shield, Count von Pocci, Munich, 15th century. 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 stunning chromolithograph depicts a 15th century German house altar, featuring a knight in full armor holding a sword and shield. The altar, which would have been a prized possession in a noble household during the Middle Ages, is intricately carved and painted on all sides. The central figure of the knight, identified as Count von Pocci, is depicted in a heroic pose, his armor gleaming in the light. The back and sides of the altar are adorned with foliage and decorative motifs, adding to its visual richness. This illustration is from the extensive collection of Dr. Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck, a renowned German museum curator, archaeologist, art historian, illustrator, and etcher. Hefner-Alteneck meticulously documented and studied costumes, artworks, and appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th century. This particular illustration was lithographed by C. Regnier and is part of Hefner-Alteneck's seminal work, "Hefner-Alteneck's Hausaltarchen: Costumes, Artworks, and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century," published in Frankfurt in 1889. The illustration offers a fascinating glimpse into the art, fashion, and culture of the late Middle Ages in Germany.
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