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The Italian Archer: A Study in Renaissance Military Fashion, 1847
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Title: "The Italian Archer: A Study in Renaissance Military Fashion"
Description: This print showcases the garb of an Italian military archer, likely from the Renaissance period. The figure is turned slightly away, providing a profile view that highlights the intricate detailing of his attire. He is clad in a sleeveless doublet with ornate patterning, over which a lighter, armored vest is worn for protection. This is coupled with bright red hose, which were commonly worn by men of the era, and practical, dark shoes.
The archer's headgear is particularly noteworthy—a helmet adorned with a decorative plume, indicating a sense of style and perhaps a higher rank or specialized role within the military. His ready posture and the bow slung over his shoulder speak to his preparedness for battle or guard duty. The colors and design elements of his costume are indicative of the vibrant and elaborate fashion sensibilities of the time, reflecting a culture that valued the appearance of its military representatives as much as their effectiveness in combat.
The overall presentation is one of a soldier ready for service, yet also displaying the characteristic Renaissance attention to aesthetics and personal adornment..
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 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. Egg yolk helps to create a durable and long-lasting color that adheres well to various surfaces.
In the context of the print from 1847, it's less likely that egg whites or yolks were used directly on the print, as by that time, commercial printing processes would have been more advanced and less reliant on such manual methods. However, if this print is a representation of an earlier style or is meant to mimic the appearance of hand-painted manuscripts, the original artists might have employed techniques or materials that gave a similar effect to those achieved with egg-based binders and varnishes.
- Dimensions:Height: 10.63 in (27 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1847
- Condition:Good. Overal light toning and light soiling but the image itself clean and hand-colored almost 200 years ago and still in expliciet colors. Aged paper with typically warm, yellowish-brown hue, mostly around the edges. Study the images carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-13635-1391stDibs: LU3054337929822
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