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Alteneck Collection (#6)

"Alteneck: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step back in time to the mid-15th century, where a valiant Knight dons his battle armor

Background imageAlteneck Collection: Glass goblet with enamel work, 1529

Glass goblet with enamel work, 1529.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageAlteneck Collection: Portrait of a lady, probably a Hungarian princess, 1528

Portrait of a lady, probably a Hungarian princess, 1528.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Background imageAlteneck Collection: Holy Roman Emperor Charles V and his brother Ferdinand

Holy Roman Emperor Charles V and his brother Ferdinand.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Background imageAlteneck Collection: Imperial-style upright portable organ by Peter Floetner

Imperial-style upright portable organ by Peter Floetner.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Background imageAlteneck Collection: German gentlemens luxurious fashion from 1526

German gentlemens luxurious fashion from 1526.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageAlteneck Collection: Knight in suit of plate armor, 16th century

Knight in suit of plate armor, 16th century.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageAlteneck Collection: Count Eitel Frederick IV of Hohenzollern, died 1525

Count Eitel Frederick IV of Hohenzollern, died 1525.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt

Background imageAlteneck Collection: Henry II, Holy Roman Emperor

Henry II, Holy Roman Emperor.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageAlteneck Collection: German table items from the early 16th century

German table items from the early 16th century.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageAlteneck Collection: Woodcarving of the entombment of Jesus Christ, 1516

Woodcarving of the entombment of Jesus Christ, 1516.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt

Background imageAlteneck Collection: Priest vestments, 16th century

Priest vestments, 16th century.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageAlteneck Collection: Two German mercenaries holding a coat of arms

Two German mercenaries holding a coat of arms, early 16th century.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes

Background imageAlteneck Collection: Crucified mercenary from Frankfurt Cathedral, 16th century

Crucified mercenary from Frankfurt Cathedral, 16th century.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Background imageAlteneck Collection: Medieval archers with crossbow and long bow

Medieval archers with crossbow and long bow, early 16th century.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Background imageAlteneck Collection: Jewelry from the early 16th century

Jewelry from the early 16th century.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageAlteneck Collection: Gospel writers

Gospel writers.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageAlteneck Collection: Womens costume of the early 16th century

Womens costume of the early 16th century.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageAlteneck Collection: Doppelhumpen tankard in silver and gold, early 16th century

Doppelhumpen tankard in silver and gold, early 16th century.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Background imageAlteneck Collection: Battle hammers of the late 15th, early 16th century

Battle hammers of the late 15th, early 16th century.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt

Background imageAlteneck Collection: Medieval chalice

Medieval chalice.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageAlteneck Collection: Bianca Maria Sforza, wife to Holy Roman Emperor, Maxilian I

Bianca Maria Sforza, wife to Holy Roman Emperor, Maxilian I.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Background imageAlteneck Collection: Patterned silk fabrics from a cabinet of curiosities

Patterned silk fabrics from a cabinet of curiosities.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt

Background imageAlteneck Collection: Jewelry from the end of the 15th and early 16th centuries

Jewelry from the end of the 15th and early 16th centuries.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Background imageAlteneck Collection: Coats of arms in silver, gold and enamel from the Rathaus

Coats of arms in silver, gold and enamel from the Rathaus.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Background imageAlteneck Collection: Stained glass portrait of man in German hunting costume

Stained glass portrait of man in German hunting costume.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Background imageAlteneck Collection: Fantastically decorated monstrance or ostensorium, 1490-1505

Fantastically decorated monstrance or ostensorium, 1490-1505.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Background imageAlteneck Collection: German costume of the nobility, 1504

German costume of the nobility, 1504.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageAlteneck Collection: Silver chain with eagle amulet, coats of arms, and shields

Silver chain with eagle amulet, coats of arms, and shields.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Background imageAlteneck Collection: Stained glass portrait of woman in dress holding

Stained glass portrait of woman in dress holding a coat of arms.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Background imageAlteneck Collection: Costume of a young German nobleman and coats of arms, 15thC

Costume of a young German nobleman and coats of arms, 15thC.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Background imageAlteneck Collection: Spear head

Spear head.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageAlteneck Collection: Women of Nuremburg by Albrecht Durer, 1500

Women of Nuremburg by Albrecht Durer, 1500.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageAlteneck Collection: German male costumes of 1526-1546

German male costumes of 1526-1546.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageAlteneck Collection: Iron gauntlets of the first half of the 16th century

Iron gauntlets of the first half of the 16th century.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt

Background imageAlteneck Collection: Noble woman of Nuremberg holding coats of arms, 16th century

Noble woman of Nuremberg holding coats of arms, 16th century.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Background imageAlteneck Collection: Wooden jewelry box from the early 16th century

Wooden jewelry box from the early 16th century.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageAlteneck Collection: Imperial mantle

Imperial mantle.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageAlteneck Collection: German womans costume, 1510-1550

German womans costume, 1510-1550.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageAlteneck Collection: German male costume of the first half of the 16th century

German male costume of the first half of the 16th century.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Background imageAlteneck Collection: Swiss knights in battle garb holding a heraldic shield

Swiss knights in battle garb holding a heraldic shield.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Background imageAlteneck Collection: German male and female costumes, early 16th century

German male and female costumes, early 16th century.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt

Background imageAlteneck Collection: Tournament joust between Maximilian I and Frederick

Tournament joust between Maximilian I and Frederick III, 1497.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Background imageAlteneck Collection: Woman of Nuremburg in elaborate headdress, 1500

Woman of Nuremburg in elaborate headdress, 1500.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageAlteneck Collection: Reliquary in gold-plated silver from the first

Reliquary in gold-plated silver from the first half of the 15th century.. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes

Background imageAlteneck Collection: Medieval pottery

Medieval pottery.. Chromolithograph from Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889

Background imageAlteneck Collection: Tombstone of Agnes Bernauer, 1410-1436, mistress

Tombstone of Agnes Bernauer, 1410-1436, mistress
Knight in armor from the 15th century with shield and helmet.. Gravestone of Martin Leinsheim, died 1434, a Furspanger, member of the Order of the Buckle founded by Emperor Karl IV in 1355

Background imageAlteneck Collection: Initials from illuminated manuscripts of the

Initials from illuminated manuscripts of the early 15th century.. From libraries in Paris, Heidelberg and Munich. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes

Background imageAlteneck Collection: Carved wooden cupboard from the late 14th century

Carved wooden cupboard from the late 14th century.. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the early Middle Ages to the end of the 18th Century, Frankfurt




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"Alteneck: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step back in time to the mid-15th century, where a valiant Knight dons his battle armor, ready to defend honor and chivalry with his formidable weapons. Witness a vibrant Jewish religious procession from the same era, as devout worshippers gather to celebrate their faith and heritage. Intriguingly, an exquisite portrait of Albert of Brandenburg as St Erasmus captures the essence of devotion and spirituality during the years 1510-1550. Fast forward to the mid-18th century, where German men embrace fashion trends that reflect their refined tastes through elegant attire. Marvel at decorative Dutch oven tiles from the 17th century, showcasing intricate designs that add charm and beauty to everyday life. Explore weaponry from late 15th-century Germany; pole axes and halberds wielded by skilled warriors who fought for glory on ancient battlefields. Amidst whispers of scandalous secrets lies a captivating scene—a wife stealing a passionate kiss behind her oblivious husband's back. Love knows no boundaries. Immerse yourself in history once more with full battle armor for both knight and horse—an awe-inspiring sight from the mid-16th century that exudes strength and power. Gaze upon Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor himself adorned in an imposing suit of armor—symbolizing authority during his reign. Join noblemen of the late 17th century as they stand proudly alongside their King—a display of opulence intertwined with loyalty towards monarchy. Admire an Italian heraldic shield or targe hailing from the mid-15th century—an emblematic representation of family pride passed down through generations. Finally, encounter a gallant German knight clad in striking armor typical of the late 14th century—a testament to medieval craftsmanship preserved throughout centuries.