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German knight in armour of the late 14th century
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German knight in armour of the late 14th century
German knight in armour of the late 14th century. In bascinet with vizor and camail, surcoat and cape, chainmail and plate armour, holding a lance and mace. St. Vitalis from a wall painting in the Bavarian National Museum. 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.R. Dr. Hefner-Alteneck (1811 - 1903) was a German museum curator, archaeologist, art historian, illustrator and etcher
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This chromolithograph depicts a German knight from the late 14th century, as portrayed in a wall painting at the Bavarian National Museum. The knight is dressed in intricately detailed armor, including a bascinet helmet with visor and camail, chainmail, and plate armor. He wears a surcoat and cape, both adorned with elaborate designs, and carries a lance and mace. The knight's stance suggests that he is prepared for battle, with a determined expression on his face. The knight is identified as St. Vitalis, a bishop and martyr from the early Christian church. The robes he wears under his armor denote his religious status, with a simple white tunic and a red robe draped over it. The cross on his chest further emphasizes his religious affiliation. The painting from which this image was derived is believed to have originated from the Kolumba Archdiocese Museum in Cologne, Germany. The illustration was created by Dr. Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck, a renowned German museum curator, archaeologist, art historian, illustrator, and etcher. Hefner-Alteneck's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate rendering of the knight's armor and clothing, as well as the rich colors and textures used in the chromolithograph. This image offers a fascinating glimpse into the fashion and art of the late Middle Ages, a time when knights were revered for their courage and devotion. The intricate details of the armor and clothing, as well as the knight's determined expression, convey a sense of strength and determination that continues to captivate viewers today.
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