Chevau-légers. The Guard troops of the Ancien Régime. The king’s guard. Sergeant in armor. 1560 to 1600.
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.
Costume d’une bourgeoise parisienne du 16ème siècle
Renaissance costume of a 16th century citizen of Paris.
Vêtements d’une femme de Bayonne. 16ème siècle.
Historical clothing of a woman of Bayonne. Region Aquitaine. 16th century.
Gentilhomme de la cour de François 1er. 16ème siècle.
Renaissance costume of a Gentleman of the court of Francis I. 16th century. Costumes civils et militaires des Français à travers les siècles.
The assassination of David Riccio, favourite of Mary Stuart in 1566.
Riccio was an Italian lute player and composer, as well as private secretary and favorite of Mary Stuart.
Garde du corps de François Ier. 16ème siècle. Renaissance.
Bodyguard of French king Francis I. 1515 to 1545. According to a miniature of the time by Gaignièrs.
French Musketeer and infantry officer in the 16th century. Renaissance.
Musketeer and infantry officer in the 16th century. According to Willemin’s book.
French huntsman of the 16th century. Veneur au 16ème siècle.
Civil and military costumes of the French. Huntsman in the 16th century. Veneur au 16ème siècle.
Frederick III. Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire.
Friedrich III. 1415 -1493, from the house of Habsburg was from 1440 Roman-German king and from 1452 Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire.
Baroness during the reign of Francis I, 16th century.
Baroness during the reign of Francis I, 16th century. Renaissance fashion era.
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