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Medieval Historical Figures

Illustrations of notable medieval figures in elaborate costumes, representing various historical roles such as warriors, nobles, and explorers, highlighting distinct fashion and accessories.

PHILIPPE LE BON DUKE OF BURGUNDY Powerful ruler, statesman, patron of the arts &c. Date: 1396 - 1467
PHILIPPE LE BON DUKE OF BURGUNDY Powerful ruler, statesman, patron of the arts &c. Date: 1396 - 1467
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Fragment of a Tunic. Dimensions: 26.25 in. high 16.25 in. wide (66.67 cm high 41.27 cm wide). Date: 5th-6th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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Alexander III of Macedonia (Pella, Macedonia, 356 BCE-Babylon, Iraq, 323 BCE), also known as Alexander the Great. King of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon (336-323 BCE). Member of the Argead dinasty. Engraving from Nuremberg Chronicle by Hartmann Schedel, 1493. Later colouration.
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Trachten aus England zur Zeit von Maria Stuart, 1550, 1600, Spätrenaissance, digital restaurierte Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrh...
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Arquebusier (c. 1600). Litography.
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Helmet, detail from The Portrait of Pase Guarienti, by Paolo Veronese (1528-1588).
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Roman Military Tribune, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888 Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company Trade cards from the "MIlitary Series" (N224), issued in 1888 by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes.. Roman Military Tribune, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. 1888. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company
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Enrico IV
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The Centurion (Le Centurion) James Tissot (French, 1836-1902). The Centurion (Le Centurion), 1886-1894. Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper, Image: 9 13/16 x 5 3/16 in. (24.9 x 13.2 cm). European Art 1886-1894
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The figure pictured here represents and English knight in 1450 in the court of Henry VI. The illustration dates to 1882.
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Caricature of Louis Philippe by Gustave Dore, Ink on paper, 1871, 1832-1883, Private Collection,
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English Kings and Queens with coats of Arms. Published by Alex Hogg February 15th 1794 Artist: Alex Hogg
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Herod (Hérode) James Tissot (French, 1836-1902). Herod (Hérode), 1886-1894. Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper, Image: 6 3/16 x 3 3/16 in. (15.7 x 8.1 cm). Son of the brutal King Herod who had murdered the innocents of Bethlehem, Herod Antipas also ruled Judaea as one of the tetrarchs, or four kings, appointed by the Romans. After marrying Herodias, the widow of his late brother, he earned the scorn of John the Baptist. The Baptists outspoken condemnation of the marriage prompted Herod to imprison him. Tissot depicts Herod in a colorful costume rich in its textiles and embroidered details, a distinct contrast to the simplicity of the Baptists camel-hair shirt and Jesus white cloak. Just as the Baptists ministry heralded Jesus own ministry, so his encounter with Herod likewise foreshadowed Jesus fate. European Art 1886-1894
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The child cursed Bertall (Charles Albert d'Arnoux, said, 1820-1882). "The Count of Herouville, in the cursed child", Roman of Honor� de Balzac. Drawing for the Marescq edition. Wood. 1851-1853. Paris, House of Balzac.
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Portraits and Dresses of The Kings of England with coats of Arms, 1784 Artist: Wooding
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Adelsgeschlechts in Thüringen, Graf und Gräfin von Gleichen, ritterliches Kostüm für Mann und Frau, 1227, Historisch, digitale Reproduktion einer Orig...
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The Roman goddess Diana, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy, digital reproduction of an original from the 18th century, original date not known, Europe
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First duke of Norfolk, John Howard (1225-1485). English nobleman, soldier, politician. Engraving.
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Caryatids of the Toulon City Hall by Puget, vintage engraving. Caryatids of the Toulon City Hall by Puget, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1846. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10673257
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Two-handed Sword, from the Arms of All Nations series (N3) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1887 Issued by Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the "Arms of All Nations" series (N3), issued in 1887 in a series of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter Brand Cigarettes.. Two-handed Sword, from the Arms of All Nations series (N3) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 406584
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Saint Francis of Assisi. Culture: probably Goan. Dimensions: Height: 25 in. (63.5 cm). Date: 17th century.In a work on this scale the sculptor had to incorporate the curve of the tusk into the composition. Here, the main figure is carved in one piece, but the tusk was not broad enough to carve the arms as well so they were attached separately; time has exposed the joins. The ivory surrounding the hollow lower portion of the figure is quite thin where the elephant's dental nerve once ran, and parts of the fragile surface have broken off. The Caucasian features of this Saint Francis have made its attribution uncertain, but the quality of the ivory suggests an Indian or Sri Lankan origin. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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James II (1267-1327), called the Just. King of Aragon, Sicily, Valencia, Sardinia and Corsica and Count of Barcelona. Portrait. Engraving, 19th century. Colored.
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Woodcut, Mas cinnaminiae gentis, hairy man with leaf wreaths on his head and around his loin holding a large club, Aldrovandi, Historia Monstrorum, 1642, Renaissance
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Die Statuen von Otto dem Großen und Editha in einer Kapelle des Madgeburger Doms, digitale verbesserte Reproduktion eines Originals aus Jahr 1880, Deu...
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Coloured illustration of a playing card. 1792.
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John Simon, 1675-1755, French, Portraits of Four Indian Kings of Canada: Etow Oh Koam, King of the River Nation, c. 1755. Mezzotint, third state.
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Standing man (one of a pair) ca. 1745 Meissen Manufactory German. Standing man (one of a pair). German, Meissen. ca. 1745. Hard-paste porcelain, gilt bronze. Ceramics-Porcelain
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Richard III of England, (18th century). Artist: Reynolds Grignion.
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The Wounded Cuirassier, study (Le Cuirassier blessé quittant le feu, esquisse) Théodore Géricault (French, 1791-1829). The Wounded Cuirassier, study (Le Cuirassier blessé quittant le feu, esquisse), 1814. Oil on canvas, 21 3/4 x 18 1/8 in. (55.2 x 46 cm). Here, a soldier in Emperor Napoleons cavalry leads his horse downhill, looking back at a dark, ominous sky. The compositions repeated diagonals—the outstretched legs of man and horse, the sword, and the slope of the rough terrain—heighten the scenes physical and psychological tension. Brooklyns canvas is a study for a large painting (now at the Louvre) that Théodore Géricault exhibited at the 1814 Salon in Paris, after Napoleon had been deposed and exiled to Elba earlier that year. European Art 1814
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Edmund Zichy (1811-1894), Count of Zich and Vasonykeö, founder of the Oriental Museum in Vienna, patron of art and culture, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated
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San Roque (1350-1379), peregrino occitano. Estampería popular del siglo XVIII, pintado a mano.
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Roman high relief, Byrsa Hill, Punic site at Carthage, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tunis, Tunisia, North Africa
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Duchess Katharina von Mecklenburg (1487-1561) by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553) / Dresden State Art Collections / 1514 / Germany / Oil on canvas / Portrait / 184,5x83
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Bliżej Kultury unknown
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Wise King Berendey - copy of an 1885 painting by Viktor Mikhaylovich Vasnetsov (a Russian artist who specialized in mythological and historical subjects). Date: 1885
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DIANA OF EPHESUS : sculpture in oriental alabaster from the Farnese Museum Date: 1868
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Portrait of 'St George', 1472-1553 by Lucas Cranach the Elder
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ESTATUA DEL GENERAL SAN MARTIN PARA LA REPUBLICA DE PERU. Author: MARIANO BENLLIURE. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN. GENERAL JOSE SAN MARTIN (1778-1850).
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Banner of the corporation of bookseller printers of Autun. The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance by Paul Lacroix, 1874
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Andrei I Yuryevich, commonly known as Andrei Bogolyubsky (c. 1111 ñ 1174) was Grand prince of Vladimir-Suzdal from 1157 till his death.
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Mediaeval line drawing of death with a bow and scythe. Dated 13th Century
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Napoleon and Josephine Unknown. Napoleon and Josephine. Watercolor on paper, gilt frame, 13 3/4 x 9 3/4 in. (34.9 x 24.8 cm). European Art
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MALASPINA , ALEJANDRO. MARINO ITALIANO . 1754 - 1809. EXPEDICION CIENTIFICA 1789 - 1794. " MUJER DE TATAKU , JEFE DE LA ENTRADA DEL ESTRECHO DE FUCA ". DIBUJO DE JOSE CARDERO. MUSEO NAVAL . MADRID.
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Bayeux Tapestry Museum, Model of the coronation of William the Conqueror, Bayeux, Normandy, France
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The figures pictured here represent three noble Venetians, from Venice, Italy, around A.D. 1200. The illustration dates to 1882.
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Bedouins John Singer Sargent (American, born Italy, 1856-1925). Bedouins, 1905-1906. Opaque and translucent watercolor, 18 x 12in. (45.7 x 30.5cm). Sargent considered this powerful portrait of two men to be the keynote work of his Bedouin watercolors. His earliest critics took note of the expressive force of the carefully delineated faces, set off by the play of highlights on the saturated blues of the kaffiyeh (head scarves). Sargent otherwise described the figures, including details such as the curved khanjar (daggers) in the main figures belt, with the broad, expressive handling that characterizes the Bedouin subjects as a whole. American Art 1905-1906
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King in gold beaded coat, yellow vest, red pants second half 18th-mid-19th century Italian The practice of using crèche figures to restage religious events reached the height of its complexity and artistic excellence in eighteenth-century Naples, and the Metropolitan Museum of Arts group of Neapolitan crèche is one of the finest and most complete survivals of the art form. The ensemble consists of characters traditional to eighteenth-century Italian Christmas holiday customs. The Nativity, featuring the holy family, shepherds and their flocks, and a host of angels and cherubs is joined by the procession of the three Magi and colorful peasants, townspeople, and animals. The figures have articulated bodies of tow and wire with polychromed terracotta heads, and are all in partially distressed condition.These vibrant characters are further brought to life by a wide-ranging set of cloth, embroidery, leather, wicker, wax, and silver accessories. Many of these, such as the figures luxurious
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Medieval music. Lyre. Engraving, 19th century.
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Abruzzo L'Aquila Pescocostanzo Basilica5. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Medieval: Wood statues (2) (9-10, 12th century); stone bust (10th century Post-medieval: Architecture, architectural sculpture, painting, sculpture, objects in the museum German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.
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Panel with the Head of a Bishop. Culture: South Netherlandish. Dimensions: Overall: 8 7/16 x 4 3/16 x 3/16 in. (21.4 x 10.6 x 0.5 cm). Date: 1440-60. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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Medieval knight with sword and shield flat vector illustration. Armored templar isolated cartoon character with outline elements on white background. Ancient warrior. Fantasy personage
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Hand drawn engraved nautical illustration in old vintage style with seaman, transportation concept
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Portrait of scary pirate captain with scar on face on texture background. Hand drawn engraved vector illustration of sailor, seaman or seafarer in old vintage style
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Man painting a tiny figure of Viking