The house Anjou-Plantagenet was a French-born dynasty. From 1154 to 1399 she put in a direct line, the kings of England.
Court life under the Plantagenets. Reign of Henry II.
Category: Fashion History
Italian craftsmen in 1350. Medieval clothing.
Italian craftsmen in 1350. Medieval clothing. Vicino, Calzolaio, Beccaio, Molinaro, Segatore di fieno, Salinaro, Agricoltore, Muratore, Boscaiuolo, Raccoglitore d’olive, Taglialegna, Falegname, Falconiere, Orefice, Fabbro, Pescivendolo. Dallo Statuto di Trieste del… Read More
Jack Cade and his insurrection. English history 1450.
Jack Cade and his insurrection. Jack Cade, assuming the name John Mortimer; (died July 12, 1450 in Heathfield, East Sussex) was an English rebel against the policies of Henry VI, which… Read More
Undine by Friedrich de la Motte Fouqué.
Undine THE seas, the rivers and brooks contain the numberless tribes of Water-sprites. * * * * *
Hunting crossbows of the 16th century. Renaissance era.
Hunting crossbows of the 16th century. Renaissance era. Arbalètes de chasse, du XVIe siècle. (Dessin de Calenacci d’après une photographie de Franck) From the book: Costumes civils et militaires des… Read More
Knight served by his squire and pages. 11th century.
Chevalier servi par son écuyer et ses pages.
Medieval Earl in armor leaving for the war.
Medieval Earl in armor leaving for the war, followed by his vassals. 8th, 9th century. Comte partant pour la Guerre, suive de ses Vassaux From the book: Costumes civils et militaires… Read More
Lackey runner XV century. According to a colored print of 1567.
Lackey runner 15th century. According to a colored print of 1567.
Marguerite de Navarre. Coat of arms and emblematic motto.
Marguerite de Navarre also Margaret of Angoulême, Margaret of Valois or Margaret of France, was the elder sister of King Francis I and, as the wife of Henri d’Albret, Queen of Navarre.
Godfrey of Bouillon. First King of Jerusalem.
Godfrey of Bouillon became the first ruler of the newly established Kingdom of Jerusalem.