Category: Renaissance

Renee de Rieux, demoiselle de Châteauneuf called La Belle Châteauneuf, was a mistress of the French King Henry III.

Dame Romaine (Nouvelle mairee 1581).

Dame Romaine (Nouvelle mairee 1581). Costumes historiques, de la ville ou de théâtre et travestissements.

Fra ‘Jean de la Valette, Jean Parisot de La Valette, (1494 – 1568) was the 49th Grand Master of the Military Order of Malta

Sir Walter Raleigh was one of the most brilliant and one of the most ambitious men at the court of Queen Elizabeth.

Chevau-légers. The Guard troops of the Ancien Régime. The king’s guard. Sergeant in armor. 1560 to 1600.

Historical clothing of a woman of Bayonne. Region Aquitaine. 16th century.

Renaissance costume of a Gentleman of the court of Francis I. 16th century. Costumes civils et militaires des Français à travers les siècles.

Riccio was an Italian lute player and composer, as well as private secretary and favorite of Mary Stuart.

Bodyguard of French king Francis I. 1515 to 1545. According to a miniature of the time by Gaignièrs.

Musketeer and infantry officer in the 16th century. According to Willemin’s book.