German Renaissance fashion. Noblewoman, Noblemen. Citizen, Balladeer, Standard-bearer.
Tag: Renaissance fashion era
Fashion and costume illustrations of the Renaissance. Restored from various, rare sources. Renaissance (French for “rebirth”) describes a European cultural epoch mainly 15th and 16th century. The end of the era takes place in the early 17th century in Italy by the newly prominent baroque style.
Château d’Amboise. The character of a royal fortress.
AMBOISE is the only castle in France, which has had the honour of being sketched by Leonardo da Vinci.
The Guitar of David Rizzio.
The Spanish guitar of David Rizzio.
Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire, England.
Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire is a country house in England and an important example of Elizabethan architecture.
Agnes of Rome or Saint Agnes, martyr of purity.
Saint Agnes is venerated as a martyr, consecrated virgin and saint; celebrated on 21 January according to the Roman Martyrology as a martyr of purity.
Francis the first, King of France
Few monarchs have been so distinguished by their avidity for knowledge and instruction as Francis I.
Brasses at Boughton Malherbe, Kent, England 16th c..
The pedimental head-dress, which had so long a reign, is well represented by the brasses at Boughton Malherbe, 1529.
Bramshill House. Hampshire, United Kingdom.
BRAMSHILL HOUSE is one of the most perfect of the remaining mansions of the time of James the First.
The Art of Perfumery in Italy and in France.
The art of perfumery began to be cultivated in Italy early in the 16th century. France has been associated with the cultivation of sweet-smelling flowers from early times.
The Funeral of Queen Elizabeth I and Mary Stuart Queen of Scots.
A history of mourning by Richard Davey. The Funeral of Elizabeth I and Mary Stuart.
Auguste Racinet. The Costume History by Françoise Tétart-Vittu.
Racinet's Costume History is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians; and a rich source of inspiration for anyone with an interest in clothing and style. Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet’s Le Costume historique was in its day the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted.
Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through to the end of the 19th century, the six volume work remains completely unique in its scope and detail. “Some books just scream out to be bought; this is one of them.” ― Vogue.com