English Noblewoman in Traditional Attire, Costume Di Moyen Age, 1847

This original handcolored lithograph depicts a Templar knight in full war attire, mounted on a galloping horse. The knight is armored, carrying a sword raised high, likely in a charg...

The image shows a figure labeled as "Lord Beaumont," depicted in medieval attire. He is wearing a blue overcoat with a fur trim and a gold-patterned undergarment that extends to his ...

This print illustrates a Templar in a more subdued war attire compared to the fully armored depiction in another image of this series. He stands upright, holding a staff topped with ...

This is an original antique illustration of Philippa of Hainaut, who was Queen of England as the wife of King Edward III. Philippa was renowned for her piety, maternal nature, and diplomatic wisdom. Her depicted attire is typical of the 14th-century fashion, with a fitted gown, a long flowing mantle, and a regal crown, reflecting her status. The illustration includes heraldic shields, indicating her noble lineage. This style of illustration is reminiscent of historical manuscripts, which often included detailed portraits of royalty...

This original antique print depicts an English archer in the act of drawing his longbow, a weapon for which English soldiers were famous during the medieval period. He's dressed in a red garment with a detailed breastplate, and a sword at his side. The longbow was a key English military advantage during conflicts such as the Hundred Years' War. The archer's pose captures the tension and focus required to use the longbow effectively. The source for this print is Costume Di Moyen Age, published 1847. More about the vivid colors of this original hand-colored antique print: The colors have a nice glow over them. Historically, egg whites, known as glair, and sometimes egg yolk were indeed used in illumination and painting, particularly in manuscripts, to give colors a brighter appearance and to add a sheen or gloss to the work. This technique was quite common during the Middle Ages and into the Renaissance. Egg whites can be applied as a varnish over pigments to enhance their brightness and to protect the colors. This application could make the colors appear more vivid and also add a slight glossy sheen to the surface of the image. Egg yolk, on the other hand, was commonly used as a binding agent in paint. It forms the basis of tempera paint, a medium that was widely used before the advent of oil painting...

This is a hand-colored print from the "Costume Di Moyen Age" series, depicting a Scottish knight. The title "Chevalier Ecossais" translates to "Scottish Knight." He is shown in tra...

Great image of a bloodhound presented in a distressed antique gilt frame. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. Published, 1847.

Great image of a racehorse presented in a distressed antique oak frame Lithograph after George Stubbs with original hand color. Published, 1847.

Great image of dolphins. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. ...

Great image of crocodiles and alligators. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original ha...

Great image of beetles. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original color. Published, 1...

Great image of dogs Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. Publi...