19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Medieval and Renaissance Helmets

Title: 19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Ornate Knightly Helmets with Plumes Description: This beautiful hand-coloured lithograph showcases four knightly helmets, adorned with elaborate designs and striking plumes, reflecting the grandeur and artistry of medieval and Renaissance armor. It originates from the 1842 publication *Der Rittersaal: Eine Geschichte des Ritterthums*, created by Friedrich Martin von Reibisch and Dr. Franz Kottenkamp, which celebrated the history, customs, and craftsmanship of European chivalry. The illustration highlights the following helmets: 1. The first helmet features an elegant design with a tall, feathery white plume accented by rich red and blue flourishes, likely for ceremonial or jousting use. 2. The second helmet is a more functional design, featuring a visor with decorative ventilation holes, used for protection in battle. 3. The third helmet has a compact, close-fitting form with a golden accent on its crest, emphasizing its practical design for combat. 4. The fourth helmet stands...

19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Ornate Parade and Tournament Armor This striking hand-coloured lithograph showcases two magnificent suits of parade and ceremonial armor, ...

Helmets and Shields is a lithograph on paper realized in 1862. The artwork belongs to the Suite Uses and customs of all the peoples of the universe: " History of the government, of ...

A rare extra-large print, printed on engraving paper with an antique star press and watercolored by hand representing antique Stemma of "Porta dell'Antica Università dei Lanaioli", f...