Historical Attire of Ancient Civilizations

Illustrations depicting nobles and warriors from the Byzantine Empire to Anatolian cultures, each showcasing intricate clothing styles and accessories from historical periods.

ANCIENT JEWISH Clothing, weaponry and regalia of an Ancient Jewish King and warriors. Date: B.C

Byzantines, 1000-1200. From left to right: 8-9: warriors, 10: regal gown, 11: empress. Chromolithography. "Historia Universal", by César Cantú. Volume V, 1884.

Noblemen, Byzantine Empire, early 6th Century, Illustration, The History of Costume, Braun & Schneider, Munich, Germany, 1861-1880

Ancient Age. Anatolian Peninsula. Lydians, Phrygians and Trojans. From left to right; 5: Persian-style dress with two belts, 6-7: overlapping dresses, one with sleeves only. Chromolithography. "Historia Universal" (Universal History) by Cesar Cantu. Volume I, 1881.

Anatolian Peninsula. Lydians and Phrygians. From left to right; 3: one or two-horned bow, 4: prince costume, 5: amazon vestment, 6: Greek style amazon clothes. Chromolithography. "Historia Universal" (Universal History), by Cesar Cantu. Volume I, 1881.

Ancient Age. Anatolian Peninsula. Lydians, Phrygians and Trojans. From left to right; 5: Persian-style dress with two belts, 6-7: overlapping dresses, one with sleeves only. Chromolithography. "Historia Universal" (Universal History) by Cesar Cantu. Volume I, 1881.

The Italians pictured here date to A.D. 1300 and are, from left to right: the painter and creator of mosaics Cimabue (also known as Benvenuto di Giuseppe), shown in citizen dress; two men of rank; a doge of Venice; the poet and scholar and one of the earliest Renaissance humanists Petrarcha, known in English as Petrarch; Laura, the love of Petrarch's llife; man of rank, magistrate; two women of rank.

History of Italy. 1300. From left to right, 4: Doge of Venice, 5: Petrarch (1304-1374), 6: Laura (woman idealised by Petrarch in his poems), 7: distinguished man, 8: magistrate, 9 -10: dames. Chromolithography. "Historia Universal", by César Cantú. Volume VI, 1885.

ANCIENT JEWISH Clothing, weaponry and regalia of an Ancient Jewish King and warriors. Date: B.C

Byzantines, 1000-1200. From left to right, 1: regal gown, 2: women's regal gown, 3: women's regal gown with stola and second tunic, 4: women's regal gown with stola, second tunic and mantle, 5-6-7: priest's vestments. Chromolithography. "Historia Universal", by Cesar Canto. Volume V, 1884.

Byzantines (700-1000). From left to right, 15: Byzantine consul, 16: Modern warrior costume, 17: Writer's costume. Paenula, 18: Byzantine soldier, 19: Warrior costume. Paenula, 20: Warrior costume. Breeches. Chromolithography. "Historia Universal" (Universal History), by César Cantú. Volume IV. Published in Barcelona, 1881.

Woman of rank, two noblemen, woman of rank, Emperor Sigismund, Elector Bishop, Duke of Bavaria, two dignitaries, two Jewish men

L-R: A Man of Rank, Basilius (886), an Empress, an Emperor and Basilius II (1025). Date: 9th to 11th century

Byzantines, 1000-1200. From left to right, 1: regal gown, 2: women's regal gown, 3: women's regal gown with stola and second tunic, 4: women's regal gown with stola, second tunic and mantle, 5-6-7: priest's vestments. Chromolithography. "Historia Universal", by César Cantú. Volume V, 1884.

History of France, 1000. From left to right, 1-2: bishops, 3-4: warriors, 5-6-7: ordinary people, 8-9: noblemen. Chromolithography. "Historia Universal", by Cesar Canto. Volume V, 1884.

History of France. 1200. From left to right, 4-5-6-7: ordinary people dresses, 8: princess, 9: Carthusian, 10: Trappist friar, 11: nobleman, 12: noblewoman. Chromolithography. Detail. "Historia Universal", by César Cantú. Volume VI, 1885.

Roman Age. From left to right: 7- Roman emperor or general-in-chief, 8- high-ranking Byzantine costume. Chromolithography. "Historia Universal", by Cesar Canto. Volume II, 1881.

Near East. Parthians. From left to right; 22-23: Parthians of lower class, 24-25: higher class Parthians, 27-28-29: Parthian royal garment. Chromolithography. "Historia Universal" (Universal History), by Cesar Cantu. Volume I, 1881.

History of Germany. Middle Ages. 1400-1450. From left to right, 7: Duke of Bavaria, 8-9: university costumes, 10-11: Jews. Chromolithography. "Historia Universal", by César Cantú. Volume VII, 1881.

The illustration here highlights Byzantines between 800 and 1000 A.D. From left to right, they are: man of rank, Basileus in 886, Byzantine Empress, Byzantine Emperor, Basileus II in 1025 A.D. The illustration dates to 1882.

Byzantines (700-1000). From left to right: 1 and 2: Byzantine soldiers, 3: Royal employee, 4 and 5: Royal costumes. Dalmatic. Silk cloth. Sceptre, 6 and 7: Royal suit. Dalmatic and second robe. Chromolithography. "Historia Universal" (Universal History), by César Cantú. Volume IV. Published in Barcelona, 1881.

Munich Bilderbogen, costumes, 10th century, Emperor Henry II, Franconian bishop, spear, crozier, robes, portrait, coloured historical illustration 1890

Folk traditional costume, clothing, history of costumes, monk, occidental bishop and priest, Germany, 11th century, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown, Europe

Norman preacher, monk and pilgrim, 11th century. Preacher from an original manuscript in clothes that only slightly resemble those of the clergy, holding a full purse 105. Monk in cassock with tonsure reading a Bible 106. Pilgrim in mantle and tunic, with helmet and staff 107. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and Middle Ages, Vienna, 1802.

History of Germany. Middle Ages. 1200. From left to right, 1: knight, 2: physician, 3: falconer, 4: knight, 5-6: Jews, 7: Knight of the Teutonic Order, 8-9-10-11: noblewomen. Chromolithography. "Historia Universal", by César Cantú. Volume X, 1881.

Two Assyrian men in their national dress. After a 19th century work by an unidentified artist.

Swiss male costumes, 15th century. Nobleman, abbot, herald, cardinal, canon and bishop. Homme noble, l'abbe, le heraut-d'armes, le cardinal, le chanoine, l'eveque. Suisse, XVe siecle. From Danse des Morts at Basel. Chromolithograph drawn and lithographed by Ferdinand Sere from Charles Louandres Les Arts Somptuaires, The Sumptuary Arts, Hangard-Mauge, Paris, 1858.

France (year 900). Bishop and noblewoman. Chromolithography. "Historia Universal" (Universal History), by César Cantú. Volume IV. Published in Barcelona, 1881.

Man and woman of Arabia, 1818. The man wears a turban, cloak, sash and harem pants, the woman wears a veil over a long dress. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Mary Anne Vennings A Geographical Present being Descriptions of the Principal Countries of the World, Darton, Harvey and Darton, London, 1818. Venning wrote educational books on geography, conchology and mineralogy in the early 19th century.

Ecclesiastical Vestments, Bishop in Pluvial, Bishop in Chasuble, 16th and 17th Centuries, Illustration, The History of Costume, Braun & Schneider, Munich, Germany, 1861-1880

Folk traditional costume, Clothing, History of costumes, Jewish garments, Warrior and Jewish king, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown

History of Italy. 1500. From left to right, 1: Venetian knight, 2: Pontifical vestment, 3: Assistant at the papal throne, 4: cardinal, 5: Procurator of Saint Mark, 6: wife of the Doge, 7: cardinal. Chromolithography. Historia Universal, by Cesar Cantu. Volume VIII, 1881.

Saint John and Saint Paul as protectors against storm, thunder and lightning. Engraving.

Hebrews. From left to right, 9-10-11: wealthy costumes in the time of David and Solomon, 12: Latin-Hebrew dress, 13: priest's vestment. Chromolithography. "Historia Universal" (Universal History), by Cesar Cantu. Volume I, 1881.

History of Germany. Middle Ages. 1450-1500. From left to right, 1: jester, 2: knight, 3: bailiff, 4: citizen, 5: carpenter, 6-7: plowmen, 8: canon, 9: university rector, 10: bishop. Chromolithography. "Historia Universal", by César Cantú. Volume VIII, 1881.

Costumes of the plebs of the Goths. Engraving by Coderch. Historia General de Espana by Father Mariana. Madrid, 1852.

The figures pictured here represent Italians around 1500 A.D. They are from left to right: Pope Alexander VI, bishop, cardinal. The illustration dates to 1882.

The Byzantine figures represent, from left to right, two warriors (A.D. 800), the emperor Nicephorus I (A.D. 811), and a man of noble rank.

The figures represented here are, from left to right: a romanized Gaul, Gallic warrior, Gallic priest, Druid in Judge's garb, two early British women, early German man and woman. The illustration dates to 1882.

ANCIENT ASSYRIA The clothing worn by a Priest and an Ancient Assyrian King. Date: B.C

Engraving of a medieval Archbishop and Cardinal. Dated 14th Century

Historical illustration from the 19th Century, depiction of a Morris dance

Anglo_Saxon refers to the Germanic-speaking people who settled in England when Roman ruled there ended. These Anglo-Saxon figures represent, from left to right: warrior, king (A.D. 750), warrior, five men of rank, bishop (A.D. 1000), man of rank. .

Antwerp, Jode, Gerard de, Snellinck, Jan (I), Thesaurus sacrarum historiarum veteris testamenti, Kings of Judah, Manasseh, Amon and Josiah, verso - stamped, The kings Manasseh, Amon and Josiah. In the background some important events from their lives. On the left in the background king Manasseh sits in his chariot. In the middle in the background the murder of Amon by his own servants. On the right in the background, King Josiah is being read from a scroll found in the temple. Below the depiction are explanations in Latin., print, prent, prints, height 218 mm, width 280 mm, Work conception, South Netherlands, 1544 - 1638-10-01, after a design by, 1585 - 1585, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), print maker, printmaker, Publication (Event), Publication, Northern Netherlands, 1509 - 1591-02-05, publisher

Peasants and Jews 1333 1434 Lithography: Salb M. (edition) & Jan Matejko

Great Britain (500-1000). Anglo-Saxons. From left to right: Military leader and king in 966. Chromolithography. "Historia Universal" (Universal History), by César Cantú. Volume IV. Published in Barcelona, 1881.

Habitus Variarum Orbis Gentium (Costume of the Various Peoples of the World). Jean Jacques Boissard (France, 1533-1598). France, 1581. Books. Ink on paper with gouache, watercolor, and gold

Henry VI with Richard, the duke of York, heir apparent to the English crown and Somerset

Clothing, Italian early Renaissance fashion, 14th century, 1310-1350, from left, two Italian princes, a queen and a princess with their necks and backs of their heads covered, then a servant and a lady, digitally enhanced reproduction of a 19th century illustration

The figures represent two Dacian women. The Dacians occupied the region of the Roman Empire that is roughly modern-day Transylvania and Romania.

Old Testament. Davids sends for Absalom and kisses him. Engraving. Color. 19th century.

The figures pictured here represent Italians around 1500 A.D. They are from left to right: procurator of St. Mark, wife of the Doge, cardinal in house dress. The illustration dates to 1882. .

Folk traditional costume, Clothing, History of costumes, Tambourine player, Water bearer, Servant, Egypt, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, Africa

The figures here represent Slavonic people in A.D. 1400. They are, from left to right: three Russian warriors, two Russian nobles, a Russian tsar, three Hungarians of rank. The illustration dates to 1882.

Tungus warlocks, Russia. Drawing by Jean Victor Adam (1801-1866) Trip to the land of the Yakuts. Asian Russia, 1830-1839 by Uvarovski. Le Tour du Monde 1860

Folk traditional costume, clothing, history of costumes, Assyrian high priest and Egyptian king from the pre-Christian era, Historical, digitally rest...

Saint Peter in the costume of a 15th century pope. In triregnum crown holding a bible, cardinal in scarlet habit and zucchetto holding a papal cross with two crossbars sic. L'Apotre Saint Pierre en Pape. France, XVe siecle. Taken from Gratian's Decretum, MS JL4, Bibliotheque de l'Arsenal. Chromolithograph by Emile Beau after an illustration by Claudius Joseph Ciappori from Charles Louandres Les Arts Somptuaires, The Sumptuary Arts, Hangard-Mauge, Paris, 1858.

Leidung, Mode, England im Mittelalter, englische Trachten, von links, ein Angelsachse und ein Mönch, 10. Jahrhundert, ein Krieger in einem Eisenmantel...

Capidji Bachi, Officers of the Grand Signior or Sultan in silk and fur-trimmed ceremonial robes. They wear hats with giant crested plumes. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Octavian Dalvimart from William Alexanders translation of Picturesque Representations of the Dress and Manners of the Turks, Thomas MLean, London, 1814.

The Order of St. Blaise was born in Armenia in the 12th century and takes its name from Saint Blaise, patron saint of the kingdom. Its religious wing performed missionary work, and its military wing defended the country against the Muslims.. The Order of Montjoie (Mountjoy) was a military order during the crusades. It was founded to protect Christian pilgrims to Palestine around 1180, established houses in Syria, Castile and Catalonia, but united with the Order of Calatrava in 1221.. Handcolored copperplate engraving of a knight from a religious military order from Robert von Spalart's "Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages" (1796).

The images here all feature ecclesiastical Costume, from the 11th century through the 19th century. They are from left to right: the Cappa Magna of a cardinal, short mantle, the pope, the Cappa Magna for a bishop, the Cappa Magna for a cardinal, a cardinal, Cappa Magna of a Bishop. The illustration dates to 1882. .

Christians of Bethlehem from the album Palestine Lemaitre, Vernier

Kleidung, Mode am kaiserlichen Hof in Byzanz, 4. bis 11. Jahrhundert, von links, Kaiser Nikephoros IV. im reichen Obergewand und Accessoires des Herrs...

Knights of the Order of Saint Blaise 1 and the Order of Montjoie (Mountjoy) 2. The Order of St. Blaise was a 12th century military order to defend the country against the Muslims. The Order of Montjoie (Mountjoy) was a military order during the crusades. It was founded to protect Christian pilgrims to Palestine around 1180. Copied from an illustration by Christoph Weigel in Philipp Bonannis Ritter-Ordern, 1728. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and Middle Ages, Vienna, 1802.

Europe. Tree pilgrims. Engraving by Jost Amman, 1599. Later colouration.

Roman christians

Fashion, historical clothes, folk costumes in the southwestern Caucasus, illustration, Caucasus

Anglo Saxon king in battle wearing a crown, knee-length chain-mail tunic or lorica, a suit of armour reserved for royalty in the 8th century. He carries a yellow shield and brandishes a sword above his head 45. Identified as Pepin II, the Younger, King of Aquitaine, 823c.864. His equerry wears a blue cloth hat Phrygian cap and white tunica, and carries a white shield rimmed with scarlet 44. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and Middle Ages, Vienna, 1796.

Dressing behavior / twenty -five -way plate. / Assyrians, Medians, Egyptians. / From the time before Christ, Andreas C. Müller, 1843 - c. 1920 print Leaf with 4 performances of people in different historical traditional costumes, including two Assyrians, a few Medians and Egyptian men and women. Under the performances. Numbered in the middle: NRO. 130. Numbered at the top right: 130. maker: Germanymaker: GermanyGeldernpublisher: Münchenprinter: München paper letterpress printing folk costume, regional costume. historical costume

Byzantine emperors and empresses. Date: 7th to 11th century

Habitus Variarum Orbis Gentium (Costume of the Various Peoples of the World). Jean Jacques Boissard (France, 1533-1598). France, 1581. Books. Ink on paper with gouache, watercolor, and gold

A common punishment in China, up until the early 20th century, was to put a collar of wood around the neck of the guilty party.

Illustration depicting London watchmen with lanterns and bells. Dated 17th Century

Centurion of Capernaum kneels before Christ. Draughtsman: Jan Brandes. Dating: 1788 - 31-Aug-1808. Place: Skälsebo. Measurements: h 204 mm × w 334 mm. Museum: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

Louis XI (1423-1483). King of France. Marriage of Louis XI by his first wife Margaret of Scotland (1424-1445). Engraving.

The figures here represent Slavonic people in A.D. 1400. They are, from left to right: two Russian nobles and a Russian tsar. The illustration dates to 1882.

The figures in this image represent two English men from the period A.D. 1550 to 1600. They are, from left to right: a bishop and the Lord Mayor of London. This illustration dates to 1882.

Normans, 1000-1100. From left to right, 1: shepherd, 2: nobleman, 3: pilgrim, 4-5-6: warriors. Chromolithography. "Historia Universal", by César Cantú. Volume V, 1884.

Emperor of Abyssinia (Ethopia), carrying a cross. 17th century woodcut.

Window hanger, painted glass with biblical representation, stained glass window pane glasspainting material glass paint lead metal, stained glass Depiction of group of four close-up men on the street left row of gable in perspective right an arched entrance to building. In the background tree of bible mythology murder attack religion classic

Munich picture sheet, costumes, 10th century, Franconian king and queen, golden crown, Romanesque cathedral, handing over, robes, portrait, coloured historical illustration 1890

Habitus Variarum Orbis Gentium (Costume of the Various Peoples of the World). Jean Jacques Boissard (France, 1533-1598). France, 1581. Books. Ink on paper with gouache, watercolor, and gold

Sinterklaas throws candy in a chimney, Anonymous, 1866 print Sinterklaas stands on a roof and throws candy into a chimney. Under his left arm he has a horn of abundance where a roe also protrudes. Two branches with toys left and right. With the image a poem consisting of three verses. paper festivities on St. Nicholas (Eve) (December 5). chimney. (playing with) toys. 'Cornucopia', Horn of Plenty

Anglo Saxon woman wearing a tunic, veil, mantle, and open-toe shoes (36), Anglo Saxon woman in tunic and veil (37), and Anglo Saxon woman in a veil in a different colour from her mantle (38).". "Veils were dyed in various colours and made of fabrics probably more or less precious." . Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages" (1796).

St. Louis, Bishop of Toulouse, 14th century. He wears a gem-encrusted mitre, episcopal cape in gold fabric and holds a crosier with crown. But beneath he wears the vestments of his order, coarse wool robe and sandals. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from "French Costumes from King Clovis to Our Days," Massard, Mifliez, Paris, 1834.

Louis IX or Saint Louis (1214-1270). King of France. St Louis administering justice under a beech. Engraving. Colored.

Middle Ages. The clergy. Bishops, travel abbot, Benedictine monk, Cistercian abbot, Benedictine abbess, monk listening to the reader. Old engraving il

Habitus Variarum Orbis Gentium (Costume of the Various Peoples of the World). Jean Jacques Boissard (France, 1533-1598). France, 1581. Books. Ink on paper with gouache, watercolor, and gold

Commoner, Assyrian Court Official, Assyrian Noblemen, Ancient Near East, Illustration, The History of Costume, Braun & Schneider, Munich, Germany, 1861-1880

Russia people envoys with cortege Reichstag in Regensburg contemporary woodcut detail 1576,

The figures represent ancient Roman men and boys, from left to right: two assistants at sacrifices, a priest of Jupiter, and a high priest (Pontifex Maximus).

The Investiture of Sinchi Roca by Manco Capac. Unknown

Oriental Courtship, American Journals - Frank Leslie's

Greek Priest and Priestesses

Templars, Knights Templar in war traditional costume (left) and house costume (right), Historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century

Rustics etc of the 14th century. Man with cudgel from Guyart des Moulins Bible historiale, Royal MS 15 B iii, man in short pants and boots and man in parti-coloured hose with cudgel and dagger f.60 from Chroniques de France ou de St Denis, Royal MS 20 C vii, and man in cap, hood and tunic with cudgel from Matfre Ermengaud's Breviari d'Amor, Royal MS 19 C i. Handcoloured engraving by Joseph Strutt from his Complete View of the Dress and Habits of the People of England, Henry Bohn, London, 1842.

Dance of the Mandan Women Illustration from Wied-Neuwied Karl Bodmer (1809-1893 Swiss)

History of Italy. 1200. From left to right, 1: Dominican monk, 2: Augustinian friar, 3: Franciscan friar, 4: Dominican nun. Chromolithography. "Historia Universal", by Cesar Cantu. Volume VI, 1885.

Lord Mayor and Aldermen in the time of Elizabeth I, 16th century

Anatolian Peninsula. Lydians, Phrygians and Trojans. Women's dresses. From left to right; 8: local woman, 9-10: square shawl. Chromolithography. "Historia Universal" (Universal History), by Cesar Cantu. Volume I, 1881.

The figures in this illustration, which dates to 1882, represent people living in Asia Minor (present-day Turkey) in ancient times. They are, from left to right: a man, two women from earlier times, a woman, a man, three women, two men, a warrior.

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