FLO4707477: Portrait of Wulstan (or Wulfstan), second arch of York from 1002-1023. A copy of an 11th century manuscript, dressed in his ordinary dress, sitting and studying a book in his office. 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
FLO4707494: Two Anglo Saxon soldiers in armor, late 9th and 10th century. One weapon with a long spear and wearing a blue cape and a brown tunic, with metal plates attached to the fabric of the skirt (61), the other weapon with a lace, a large bow and a shield, wearing a metal plque tunic on a yellow flattening skirt (62). 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
FLO4707909: Three Norman men of the 12th century, one wearing a talar (dress in fashion at the end of the 12th century), another vetu of the talar above her, and the third wearing a conical cap. Hand-coloured copper engraving, in “Images historique des costumes des principaux peuples de l'Antiquite et du Middle Ages” by Robert Von Spalart, published in 1796. Three Norman men of the 12th century; one in a surtout and carrying a talar (a robe in fashion at the end of the 12th century), one wearing a talar over his especially, and one in a conical bonnet. 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
FLO4708048: Representation of a Norman in the church of Danbury (Count of Essex, England). Probably older than that of leaf 62, and serious in wood, in a very good state of conservation, given the little attention paid to it. Strutt (who made the copy) noted the perfection of the executed work, which is an enigma, compared to its equivalents of the same period, which lack precision and taste. / Bridgeman Images
FLO4708365: Knight of the temple who does not yet have the Cross, but is already armed with a spear and a sword. His dress officially must not be “” longer than the Cross””. The Order of the Knights of the Temple was founded in 1118 by Hugues de Payns (died 1136), Knight of Champagne and eight other knights to protect the pelerins in the Holy Land. After a humble beginning as Poor Knights of the Temple, the order developed to become a powerful and rich army of fighting monks, with monasteres throughout Europe, and numerous castles in Palestine (Safed, 1140; Karak, 1143; and the castle of the Pelerins 1217). The order ended tragically in 1312 when the Templars were judges, tortures and executes. 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
FLO4707988: Cartoon of demon adorned with a predominantly Norman with long sleeves, attached to the sleeves and tail, to its sides, a Norman woman seated and veiled, wearing a baby, and another Norman woman with long braid hair, clothed with one above all. Hand-coloured copper engraving, in “Images historique des costumes des principaux peuples de l'Antiquite et du Middle Ages” by Robert Von Spalart, published in 1796. Cartoon of demon wearing a Norman long sleeved surtout tied at the sleeves and tails, seated Norman woman in veil holding a baby, and Norman woman with long plaited hair in a surtout. 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
FLO4708149: The Norman cavalry: a slightly weapon with a sword and a shield, the other heavily weapon with a chain armor and a spear. Both of a mostly military. 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
FLO4705699: Noblewoman of Cologne, 1588, and a councilor of Cologne, 1577. 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
FLO4705917: English coachman of the 16th century with whip, high boots and sabre. 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
FLO4706178: Nobleman of Venice and other Italian cities of the late middle ages. His high hat and wide-sleeved, furlined mantle Dogalina indicate his high rank. 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
FLO4706921: Knight of the Order of the Holy Spirit. French Order, established in 1578 by King Henry III of France (1551-1589). It was the greatest order in the kingdom, composed of 100 knights and the king, the great master of the order. 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
FLO4706902: Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Founded in 1430 by Philippe III Le Bon, Duke of Burgundy (1396-1467). The order was dedicated to the Virgin Mary and the apostle Saint Andre. Then Charles de Valois Burgundy, dit Le Temeraire (1433-1477) decided that the coat, coat and hat of its members would be of crimson velvet, double of white satin, the golden fleece was suspended at a thin lace around the neck, later decorated with exuberant diamonds, contrary to the rules of order. 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