View Potrait of a woman (Mid 16th Century) By Venetian School, 16th Century; oil on canvas; 39 7 ⁄ 8 x 31 3 ⁄ 4 in. 101.2 x 80.5 cm. ; . Access more artwork lots and estimated & realized auction prices on MutualArt.

Italian Renaissance dress Petticoat and underskirt w/ trim. Spanish Farthingale

Worn in courts across Europe primarily in the 16th century, codpieces were a potent symbol of their wearer’s masculinity and virility. Less than subtle even when in fashion, these flagrant accessories can be unsettlingly prominent to the modern eye. Yet in the context of courtly life – so steeped"u2026

Gothic Cathedrals are like giant history books and The Amiens Cathedral is the biggest of all. Come along for a tour of this UNESCO World Heritage site.

Cover title: Medieval ornament from the 11th to the 14th century

History of fashion My favorites: 2010s, 2000s, 1940s, 1930s, 1960s, 1750s, 1700s, 1730s, 1660s, 1640s, 1560s, 1520s, 1480s. And yours?

I made this headband in April to go with my Italian gowns. It is meant to be worn with Italian style-hair; i.e. the rolled front swept back into a bun or hair taped or hidden in a caul. The band sits subtly behind and slightly under the rolled part of the hair. This band was a bit of an experiment, based on Italian sixteenth century female portraits. Unfortunately, I can''t find any extant examples (they were probably broken up and elements re-used when fashions changed.) I used velveteen…

Saint Mary Magdalene reading, at a table with fruit and a golden tazza