Knight in armour with lance and sword
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Knight in armour with lance and sword
Knight in armour with lance and sword from the 15th century with border of heraldic shields.. Gravestone of Oswald von Wolkenstein, 1408. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the early Middle Ages to the end of the 18th Century, Frankfurt, 1883. IIlustration drawn by Hefner-Alteneck, lithographed by W, and published by Heinrich Keller. Dr. Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck (1811-1903) was a German archeologist, art historian and illustrator. He was director of the Bavarian National Museum from 1868 until 1886
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Alteneck Appliance Armor Gravestone Hefner Heinrich Heraldic Jakob Knight Lance Oswald Shields 15th Wolkenstein
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This chromolithograph depicts a knight from the 15th century, proudly standing with a lance in one hand and a sword in the other. The intricately designed armor, adorned with heraldic shields, protects the knight as he prepares for battle. The gravestone beneath him bears the name of Oswald von Wolkenstein, a knight from the Altenrhine region in Switzerland, who lived from 1377 to 1445. The detailed illustration, drawn by Dr. Jakob Heinrich Hefner-Alteneck and lithographed by W, is an exquisite example of medieval art and fashion. Hefner-Alteneck was a renowned German archeologist, art historian, and illustrator, who served as the director of the Bavarian National Museum from 1868 until 1886. This illustration is taken from his comprehensive work, "Costumes, Artworks, and Appliances from the Early Middle Ages to the End of the 18th Century," published by Heinrich Keller in Frankfurt in 1883. The heraldic shields on the knight's armor display various symbols and emblems, reflecting the complex system of medieval nobility and their familial connections. The intricate details of the armor, the knight's posture, and the authenticity of the illustration make this a valuable historical record of medieval warfare and fashion. This image offers a glimpse into the rich history of the Middle Ages, a time of chivalry, honor, and courage.
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