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Mens costumes, late 15th century
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Mens costumes, late 15th century
Portait and coat of arms of Sigismund Duke of Bavaria, and his brother Johann, Abbot of Andechs Abbey. In the scene below, a knight in battle armour wields a sword at a banquet forcing French noble men and women to flee. From a tapestry with allegorical scenes from Nancy, France
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This image from the late 15th century showcases an intriguing scene from a tapestry originating from Nancy, France. The central focus of the composition is a portrait of two brothers, Sigismund Duke of Bavaria and Johann, Abbot of Andechs Abbey. Sigismund is depicted in regal attire, wearing a grand doublet adorned with intricate designs, hose, and a short cape, while Johann dons the monastic habit. Surrounding the brothers, a lively and chaotic scene unfolds. A knight in full battle armor, brandishing a sword, dominates the foreground, forcing French noblemen and women to flee in terror. The women, dressed in elegant gowns and headdresses, cling to their skirts and shriek in fear, while the men, in fashionable hose, short coats, and hats, attempt to shield themselves with their hands or leap over tables. In the background, a woodsman, dressed in workclothes and a hat, observes the chaos with a curious expression. The scene is filled with intricate details, from the ornate coats of arms above the brothers' heads to the delicate embroidery on their garments. This chromolithograph, created by Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck in the middle ages, offers a fascinating glimpse into the fashion, history, and culture of the late 15th century. The use of vibrant colors and intricate details brings the scene to life, transporting us back in time to an era of knights, banquets, and political intrigue.
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