Though the Burgundian court was the single most important artistic patron during the period, private citizens were no less interested in using art to express their spiritual concerns and personal ambitions.
Burgundian fashion, Gothic period. High Hennin, ruffles, veils, tight dress. Medieval court etiquette. Étiquette de la cour médiévale. 15th century.
15th century (1450-1499) France Cambridge, Harvard University, Houghton Library MS Richardson 031 - Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio fol. 9v Ladies in this illumination wear the typical gowns of...
Hennin, Mi-Parti. Burgundische Hoftracht im 15. Jahrhundert. Münchener Bilderbogen. Kultur,- und Modegeschichte. Zur Geschichte der Kostüme.
Artist: Simon Marmion (French, Amiens ca. 1425–1489 Valenciennes). Date: ca. 1467–70. Medium: Tempera and gold leaf on parchment. Dimensions: 6 1/4 x 4 ...
Jan van Eyck (circa 1390–1441)Burgundian court society at the castle
Conical hennins like these were worn from 1430 and onward mainly in Burgundy and France but even in England, Poland and Hungary. It wasn’t very common in Italy though. In the beginning they w…
Thank you so much to Elena Homburg from Kleve for taking these beautiful photos of Swan Castle (the Schwanenburg), the former home of the Dukes of Cleves, the
Maximilian I (22 March 1459 – 12 January 1519), the son of Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor, and Eleanor of Portugal, was King of the Romans (also known as King of the Germans) from 1486 and Holy…
Artist: Probably produced through Jean or Pasquier Grenier of Tournai. Date: ca. 1470–90. Geography: Made in Tournai, South Netherlands. Culture: South Ne...
Aliénor de Poitiers Author in the Burgundian Court Born c.1445 - Died 1509 Claim to fame: wrote the definitive text on ceremony and ritual conduct in the Burgundian ducal court. From the age of...
Burgundy and German fashion 1550, 16th Century. Burgundian court dress. German court dress. German patricians. Right: judges, citizens, farmers.
By Stephen J. Gertz Shepherds' Proclamation. On May 21 2012, Ketterer Kunst Auktions - Hamburg is offering the De Gros-Carondelet Bo...
Date: ca. 1425–50. Geography: Made in probably the Burgundian territories. Culture: South Netherlandish. Medium: Silver, silver gilt, and painted enamel. ...
Maximilian I (22 March 1459 – 12 January 1519), the son of Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor, and Eleanor of Portugal, was King of the Romans (also known as King of the Germans) from 1486 and Holy…
French fashion history in the reigns of John II and of Charles V. 1350 to 1380. Celebrites in the Reign of Charles V. Le Sage.
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There's a sad little weakness in what I wear: my knight's chain. SCA knights wear an unadorned, open link chain as part of their re...
Delve into the world of Jan van Eyck, the mastermind who revolutionized Renaissance art with his trailblazing oil painting techniques. This detailed exploration unveils his top 10 contributions, from the luminous Ghent Altarpiece to the iconic Arnolfini Portrait. Discover how van Eyck's meticulous attention to detail and realism shaped the Northern Renaissance, influencing generations of artists. This insightful article not only highlights van Eyck's innovative approaches but also contextualizes his work within the rich tapestry of 15th-century European art history. A must-read for art enthusiasts and historians alike, this piece brings to light the enduring legacy of one of art's greatest pioneers.
Date: ca. 1475. Geography: probably Burgundy or Flanders. Culture: Western European, probably Burgundy or Flanders. Medium: Steel. Dimensions: H. 10 3/16 in...
Poems of Charles d'Orleans and other works, London? and Flanders, c.1480 and c.1495-1500: British Library, Royal ms 16 F 2, f.1r, detail.
Courtly fantasy scene. Mary Young Hunter. Pre-Raphaelite Painter. Her friends were John Singer Sargent and Lawrence Alma-Tadema.
