Arms of the Holy-Empire. German Landsknechte 16th century. These two pieces are drawn from the remarkable volume called the Arms of the Holy-Empire, which was published at Frankfurt on the… Read More
Category: 1545
German Costume and Heraldic Art, 16th century.
German Costume and Heraldic Art, 16th century.
Dutch Renaissance costumes. State-entry of Emperor Charles V.
Dutch Renaissance costumes. State-entry of Emperor Charles V. 36. Johan van Bronckhorst, council of Nijmegen. 37. Hendrik van Stepraedt, Lord of Doddendaal and Indoornick. 38. Lord Lijfhard van Ooy, council… Read More
The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World Paperback – December 7, 2021
by Virginia Postrel (Author)
From Neanderthal string to 3D knitting, an “expansive” global history that highlights “how textiles truly changed the world” (Wall Street Journal)
Renaissance. Fashion under the Reign of Henry II. 1547 to 1558.
Fashion under Henry II. Style of gowns and head-dresses. The ruff. The Italian taste. Caps, bonnets, and hoods. Girdles and Shoes. The touret de nez.
Fashion under the Reign of Francis I. 1515 to 1545. French Renaissance.
The court of Francis I. Increase of love of dress. La Belle Ferroniere. Artistic head-dresses. The Vertugadin. Contenances. Marguerite de Navarre. The fashions of the day, by Rabelais.