FLO4707060: Young heraut in official dress, described from front and back, wearing a crimson tunic on a skirt and tights of the same colour. The herald played an important role in tournaments and battles, where his knowledge of coats of arms helped identify knights. Hand-coloured copper engraving, in “Images historiques des costumes des principaux peuples de l'Antiquite et du Middle Ages” by Robert Von Spalart, published in 1796. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4707247: Title page of volume 2 Book 1 of the series. Title in German, with a vignette: two naked boys decorating a bust with a laurel wreath. Hand-coloured copper engraving, in “Images historiques des costumes des principaux peuples de l'Antiquite et du Middle Ages” by Robert Von Spalart, published in 1796. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4707290: A Saxon king in ceremonial costume. The great mantle is worn only by members of the realm or aristocracy and seems to have and reserve for divine or Celestial beings. Her hair and beard seem to have been dyed blue, as can be seen in paintings from the 8th century onwards. The saxons introduced the royal diademe, a circle of gold carries like a crown. Hand-coloured copper engraving, in “Images historiques des costumes des principaux peuples de l'Antiquite et du Middle Ages” by Robert Von Spalart, published in 1796. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4707314: Anglo-Saxon women: wearing tunic, veil, coat and shoe with open toe (36), wearing tunic and veil (37) and wearing a veil of a different colour from that of her coat. The sails were dyed in various colours and woven in more or less precious materials. Hand-coloured copper engraving, in “Images historiques des costumes des principaux peuples de l'Antiquite et du Middle Ages” by Robert Von Spalart, published in 1796. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4707340: First officer of the Royal Guard (41), rider with a spear (42) and Anglo-Saxon infantryman with a spear and a shield (43). Hand-coloured copper engraving, in “Images historiques des costumes des principaux peuples de l'Antiquite et du Middle Ages” by Robert Von Spalart, published in 1796. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4707463: Anglo Saxon king of the 9th century, in a tunic with embroidered edges and hem, with a jete coat on the shoulder and fastener with a clasp. Clothing close to those of Charlemagne (742 or 748-814) and the kings of France. Hand-coloured copper engraving, in “Images historiques des costumes des principaux peuples de l'Antiquite et du Middle Ages” by Robert Von Spalart, published in 1796. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4707951: A Norman queen, dressed in a purple coat on green and carmine dresses, with her head covered with an orange veil and a golden crown. Copper engraving hand-coloured, in “Images historique des costumes des principaux peuples de l'Antiquite et du Middle Ages” by Robert Von Spalart, published in 1796. A Norman queen wearing purple mantle over green and crimson robes, orange veil and golden crown.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). / Bridgeman Images
FLO4708168: Norman infantry: infantry with spear and shield, saddler and two crossbaletriers carrying armor or chest. Hand-coloured copper engraving, in “Images historiques des costumes des principaux peuples de l'Antiquite et du Middle Ages” by Robert Von Spalart, published in 1796. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4708525: Knight of the Order of Constantine. The Order was first founded in 343 BC by the Roman Emperor Constantine, but received its official rules and statutes in 1190 by Isaac Ange Comnene (1155-1204), Emperor of Constantinople, the Order was also known as the Order of the Angelics, the Order of the Dory Knights or the Constantine militia of Saint George. It consisted of three rows for its members: Grand Cross, knight and brother serving; The insignia of the order is a red cross made of four flowers of lilies, surrounded by a golden border. Hand-coloured copper engraving, in “Images historiques des costumes des principaux peuples de l'Antiquite et du Middle Ages” by Robert Von Spalart, published in 1796. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4706073: Man of fashion in Venice and other Italian towns, 16th century. He wears a copper balzo headdress. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's “” Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages,”” Vienna, 1811. Illustration based on Cesare Vecellio's Habiti Antichi e moderni, Venice, 1590 / Bridgeman Images
FLO4706036: Nobleman of Bohemia, 1500s and 1600s. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's “” Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages,”” Vienna, 1811. Illustration based on Cesare Vecellio's Habiti Antichi e moderni, Venice, 1590 / Bridgeman Images
FLO4706436: Nobleman of England, 1577. He wears a black velvet coat lined with fur, and a velvet or felt hat. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's “” Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Peoples of Antiquity, the Middle Ages and the New Era,”” written by Leopold Ziegelhauser, Vienna, 1837. Illustration from Cesare Vecellio's Habiti antichi e moderni, Venice, 1590. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4706013: Woman of Alsace, with her purse hanging from her belt. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's “” Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages,”” Vienna, 1811. Illustration based on Cesare Vecellio's Habiti Antichi e moderni, Venice, 1590 / Bridgeman Images
FLO4706051: Married couple of Venice in the early middle ages. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's “” Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages,”” Vienna, 1811. Illustration based on Cesare Vecellio's Habiti Antichi e moderni, Venice, 1590 / Bridgeman Images
FLO4707301: Anglo-Saxon women wearing a tunic, a coat and a large veil covering the hair and shoulder, falling to the knees (33), a floating veil (14) and wearing veil and belt (35). Hand-coloured copper engraving, in “Images historiques des costumes des principaux peuples de l'Antiquite et du Middle Ages” by Robert Von Spalart, published in 1796. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4707543: Danish soldiers in mesh armor. The oldest Danish armor consists of a helm, a chest and a shield. Then after the conquest of Great Britain, they changed to a complete armor (69,70 and 71), and changed their armor (sword and spear). Hand-coloured copper engraving, in “Images historiques des costumes des principaux peuples de l'Antiquite et du Middle Ages” by Robert Von Spalart, published in 1796. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4705483: Swiss army officer, 1588. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's “” Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages,”” Vienna, 1811. Illustration based on Thomas Jefferys Collection of Dresses of Different Nations, Antient and Modern. After the Designs of Holbein, Van Dyke, Hollar, and others, London, 1757. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4705539: Young French woman, 1581. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's “” Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages,”” Vienna, 1811. Illustration based on Thomas Jefferys Collection of Dresses of Different Nations, Antient and Modern. After the Designs of Holbein, Van Dyke, Hollar, and others, London, 1757. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4705622: Woman of Bayern, 1581, and a German army captain, 1588. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's “” Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages,”” Vienna, 1811. Illustration based on Thomas Jefferys Collection of Dresses of Different Nations, Antient and Modern. After the Designs of Holbein, Van Dyke, Hollar, and others, London, 1757. / Bridgeman Images