Medieval Historical Figures

Illustrations of notable medieval figures in elaborate costumes, representing various historical roles such as warriors, nobles, and explorers, highlighting distinct fashion and accessories.

PHILIPPE LE BON DUKE OF BURGUNDY Powerful ruler, statesman, patron of the arts &c. Date: 1396 - 1467

Fränkischer Fürst aus der zweiten Hälfte des 9. Jahrhunderts, Miniatur aus einem Messkanon, Historisch, digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage au...

French Warrior, Sword Bearer, 9th century, History of Fashion, History of Costume, Historical, Digitally Restored Reproduction of an Original 19th Century Artwork

PHILIPPE LE BON DUKE OF BURGUNDY Powerful ruler, statesman, patron of the arts &c. Date: 1396 - 1467

Vasco Da Gama (c 1460's - 1524). Portuguese explorer. From a contemporary portrait.

Louis VII the Younger, vintage engraving. Louis VII the Younger, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1844. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10660635

Ruprecht of the Palatinate, 1352-1410, dynasty of the Wittelsbach was Roman-German King from 1400 to 1410, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown

Frankish chief or king armed with a scramasax, a type of single edged knife. From a miniature of the Ninth century

Charles V 1500-1558, Ruling House of Habsburg and Holy Roman Emperor, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact da...

Französischer Krieger, Schwertträger, 9. Jahrhundert, Geschichte der Mode, Kostümgeschichte, Historisch, digital restaurierte Reproduktion einer Origi...

Effigy of Warwick Earl placed on his tomb, vintage engraved illustration. Colorful History of England, 1837.

Jean Kleberger. Stone statue by L. Bonnaire, opened in Lyon September 19, 1849, vintage engraving. Jean Kleberger. Stone statue by L. Bonnaire, opened in Lyon September 19, 1849, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1853. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10673783

'Hernando Cortes', c1530-1540, (1890). Creator: Unknown.

Statue Edward VI., London, England, engraving 19th century, Britain, UK

GEORGE IV

Flavius Aetius, c. 390, 22 September 454, a Western Roman army commander and politician in the Late Antique Migration Period, relief portrait from the contemporary ivory diptych in the Cathedral Treasury to Monza, Italy, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date unknown, Europe

Nobleman from France, 12th century, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, exact date unknown

WILLIAM IV

Guenther XXI Count of Schwarzburg-Blankenburg 1304, 14 June 1349, was a German nobleman who set himself up as counter-king against King Charles IV of the House of Luxembourg in 1349, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact original date not known

Henry III (28 October 1016) (5 October 1056) from the family of the Salians was king from 1039 until his death in 1056 and emperor in the Roman-German...

Guenther XXI Count of Schwarzburg-Blankenburg, 1304, 14 June 1349, was a German nobleman who set himself up as counter-king against King (and later Emperor) Charles IV of the House of Luxembourg in 1349, tomb in Frankfurt Cathedral, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown

Statue eines Kömidianten, aus der Villa Albani, historisches Rom, Italien, digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 18. Jahrhundert, Origin...

Schembart runner with fire piston from 1539, Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany, popular amusement in 16th and 17th century / Schembartläufer mit Feuerkolben aus 1539, Nürnberg, Bayern, Deutschland, Volksbelustigung im 16. und 17. Jahrhundert, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert,.

Fifth century, Rich woman, and after Montfaucon, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1842.

Wittenberg, Cranach, Lucas (I), Image of George and the Dragon, verso lower left - stamped, print, book illustration, prints, height 131 mm, width 90 mm, German, 1472 - 1553-10-16, print maker, printmaker, 1509 - 1549, first quarter 16th century, second quarter 16th century, paper, woodcut

According to Norse mythology, Odin was one of the chief gods and the ruler of Asgard (the country or capital of the Norse gods). In this illustration By Sir E. Burne-Jones, Odin sits upon his throne. On his shoulder are the two ravens, Hugin (also Huginn - and meaning 'thought') and Munin (also Muninn and meaning 'memory'), associated with him. To his right and left at bottom are the two wolves, Geri and Freki (both meaning 'greedy' or ravenous one'), that were also said to accompany him. Sir E. Burne-Jones (1833-1898) was a British artist and designer.

Frederick I called Barbarossa (born around 1122) (died 10 June 1190), from the noble family of the Hohenstaufen was Duke of Swabia from 1147 to 1152 a...

The figure represented here is a French courtier around 1600. The illustration dates to 1882.

'Lansquenet', 1913.Artist: Nicolas Manuel Deutsch

Coloured illustration of playing card from Limousin published by D. Poileve in the 16th-century in Limoges.

The figure pictured here is a Polish chief about the year 1500. The illustration dates to 1882.

Charles III the Fat, 839-888, from the noble family of the Carolingians, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown

Le Chevalier qui donna sa Femme au Dyable (The Knight who gave his Wife to the Devil) -- a mystery play. Showing the Knight in armour and a cloak, with his arm raised in a declamatory gesture. Date: 1505

Landsknecht, Banner Bearer, c. 1520, History of Fashion, History of Costume, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century pattern

Anthropomorphic vase, the Greek bride, engraving by Ennemond-Alexandre Petitot (1727-1801) from Mascarade a la Grecque, Suite des Vases and Cheminees, Parma, 1771.

Keizer Maximilian I, Michel Wolgemut (workshop of), 1493 print A king with government apple and scepter, back. The show is part of the Surprise Keizers in the Liber Chronicarum. The text identifies the man as Maximilian I. The print is part of an album. paper letterpress printing king. emperor

Abbots of Saint Alexandre Lenoir, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1843.

MUSICO TOCANDO UNA FLAUTA TRAVESERA - INSTRUMENTO MUSICAL DE VIENTO - SELECCIONES DEL RIDER. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.

Frederick the Fair (1289 -13 January 1330) from the noble family of the Habsburgs was Roman-German King from 1314, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, original date unknown

Tuscany Siena Montalcino Farmacia dell'Ospedale6. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Post-medieval: Frescoes German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.

Playing card, the Cyclamen King, after a card game from the 15th century, historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century

Ferdinand III (13 July 1608) (2 April 1657), Archduke of Austria from the House of Habsburg, was Roman-German Emperor from 15 February 1637 until his ...

The Figures represented here is the French Cardinal Mazarin, who lived in the 17th century. The illustration dates to 1882.

Court scene with lovers and wedding. unknown c. 1500-1525 Tapestry Dimensions: H 10'8" x W 13'4" Tapestry Materials/Techniques: unknown Culture: Southern Netherlands Weaving Center: unknown Ownership History: French & Co. purchased from The Cleveland Museum of Art, received 1/24/1961; sold to V. Vigo Sternberg 6/17/1963. Inscriptions: Inscription in upper border: NE / FACERET / VINDICTAM / DEPRECAVERUNT m() / FRATRES QUOD / JOSEPH / UMVEN DIDERUNT

Lazio Viterbo Bagnaia Villa Lante50. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.

The figure represented here is a French princess around 1300. The illustration dates to 1882.

An Emperor of Morocco, 1860, Illustration, Classical Portfolio of Primitive Carriers, by Marshall M. Kirman, World Railway Publ. Co., Illustration, 1895

The figure represented here are a Gernman man of rank in the 1600s. The illustration dates to 1882.

Jousting. Renaissance. Jouster with lance. Engravinb by Jost Amman, 16th century.

Abruzzo L'Aquila Castelvecchio Subequo S. Francesco0. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Interior and exterior views of the church architecture. Large fresco cycle (late 14th-early 15th centuries) of the life of S. Francis. Other photos depict the interior church decoration: the 17th century wood altar and nave sculptures as well as numerous 15th-16th century paintings. German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.

Illustration of a man with a deformed foot and crutches. Dated 14th Century

The figure here represents a French cavalier in the 1600s. This illustration dates to 1882.

Red Crosse Knight Slaying the Dragon Illustration from "The Fairie Queen" 1590 Edmund Spenser (1552-1599 British) Woodcut Print The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, California

Musician, c.1600, playing a stringed instrument, perhaps a viol. Date: C.1600

King Charles VI of France (1369-1422) on his throne, France. The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance by Paul Lacroix, 1874

Dancer at the Sicilian court, historical illustration from the 19th Century, after an ivory carving from the 12th Century

'A Man of the Time of Henry II', 1907. Artist: Dion Clayton Calthrop.

Emperor Marcus Aurelius. An image of emperor Marcus Aurelius. The image comes from the collection of Vincenzo Giustiniani, whose weapon on the base can be seen.

Maximilian I., Roman-German Kaiser color woodcut by Jost de Dickker to Hans Burgkmair

Claude de Lorraine, 1st Duke of Guise, 16th century (1882-1884). Artist: Petit

Louis IX or Saint Louis (1214-1270). King of France (1226-1270). Portrait. Engraving by Trichon. "Los Héroes y las Grandezas de la Tierra". Volume V. 1855. Author: Auguste Trichon (1814-1898). French engraver.

Portrait of Saint Peter Damien by Jacopo di Cione (1325-1390) an Italian painter. Dated 14th Century

MARTIN DE GUREA CD DE RIBAGORDA 1526-1582. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.

Statue of the Earl of Chatham, in St. Stephen's Hall, Houses of Parliament, London. MacDowell, sculptor, 1857. '...the statesman is represented in his robes, and speaking; the right hand raised, and the right leg thrown back. The face is thoughtful and expressive, reminding us of the justice of the remark that his eloquence - of the immediate effect of which there is no question - must have partaken very much of the only half-intellectual art of acting, and been indebted for his power to his voice, and other mere external advantages, as much as to any higher qualities Such was the orator and

M. JEAN DE RESZKE AS LOHENGRIN.

Asia ca. 1775 Limbach Porcelain Manufactory. Asia 200946

The grave figure of Emperor Friedrich III. on his tomb in the Cathedral Saint Stephen to Vienna, 1880, woodcut, Austria, Europe

The Infant Savior. Dated: c. 1460. Dimensions: overall: 70.2 x 34.3 cm (27 5/8 x 13 1/2 in.) framed: 86.4 x 51.4 x 7 cm (34 x 20 1/4 x 2 3/4 in.). Medium: tempera on canvas. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Andrea Mantegna.

Theoderich The Great, King of Eastern Gotes.

Old engraved illustration of Armor of lion also known as Louis XII at the Paris Museum of Artillery, isolated on the white background. Industrial encyclopedia E.-O. Lami 1875.

Idols of Kamchatka, The evil geniuses, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1845.

Old Persian rider, vintage engraving. Old Persian rider, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1869. Copyright: xZoonar.com/PatrickxGuenettex 10678750

129 statuette of Athena Parthenos NM Athens , Figurines, Antiquities, Goddesses, Athena Greek deity. Nicholas Catsimpoolas Collection

Ferdinand III of Castile (11199/1201-1252). The Saint, king of Castile, Leon and Galicia. Portrait.

Lothar I or Lothair I, 795-855, King of Bavaria, Holy Roman Emperor, King of the Lombards and Middle Francia, woodcut from 1880

Study of 'Courage' for Memorial Window to Jacob Dolson Cox, Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH, Kenyon Cox, American, 1856-1919, Brush and oil paint on canvas, Study for a memorial window for the artist's father, Jacob Dolson Cox (1828-1900). The figure of Courage is represented by a standing medieval warrior in armor, grasping a shield, against a background of stylized oak foliage, symbolizing strength and fortitude., USA, 1901, figures, Drawing, Drawing

The figure represented here is a German senator between A.D. 1450 and 1500. The illustration dates to 1882.

Hand-colored engraving from 'Moeurs, Usages, et Costumes de tous les Peuples de Monde, d'apres des Documents Authentiques et les Voyages les plus Recents', by Auguste Wahlen (Brussels, 1843-44).

EL ARCANGEL SAN MIGUEL - SIGLO XVI - 117x37 - RENACIMIENTO ESPAÑOL. Author: JUAN CORREA DE VIVAR-ESCUELA. Location: MUSEO HOSPITAL DE SANTA CRUZ. Toledo. SPAIN. SAN MIGUEL. LUCIFER.

Indians, here a man with feather jewellery from California, America, illustration from 1880, Historical, historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century

Umbria Terni Narni S. Giovenale, Cathedral97. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Medieval: Architectural sculpture, cosmati pavement, wall painting, mosaic (12th century). Post-medieval: 1982 & 1986 photos Architecture, architectural sculpture (17th century); painting, frescoes (17-18th century); sculpture, tombstones (16-18th century); metalwork, processional cross, candlestick, reliquary, chalice (16-17th century) General Notes: Site comprises two separate photo campaigns. Bibliographic material sent, now in Center Library German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province,

Illustration from Geoffrey Chaucer's 'The Wife of Bath's Tale', from the Canterbury Tales. Geoffrey Chaucer, an English poet of the Middle Ages. Dated 15th century

Fireback Tile Picture with Scipio, anonymous, c. 1615 - c. 1640 Tile tableau of 36 tiles (12 x 3) with the Roman General Scipio. At the bottom, in a cartouche the inscription: Scipio. Rotterdam earthenware. tin glaze majolica Tile tableau of 36 tiles (12 x 3) with the Roman General Scipio. At the bottom, in a cartouche the inscription: Scipio. Rotterdam earthenware. tin glaze majolica

Top Senegal, Fulani, vintage engraved illustration. Le Tour du Monde, Travel Journal, (1872).

Elfenbeinschnitzerei zeigt König Adolf in einem Handgemenge Ende des 13. Jahrhunderts, digitale verbesserte Reproduktion eines Originaldrucks 1880, zu...

DUQUE DE ALBA III- 1508/1583 - POLITICO-GENERAL. Author: JULIO DONON-LITOGRAFO SIGLO XIX. Location: MUSEO DE HISTORIA-GRABADOS BLANCO Y NEGRO. MADRID. SPAIN.

Portrait of Charles I of England (1600-1649) King of the three kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland. Dated 17th century

The figure represented here is the French king Louis XIV around 1680. The illustration dates to 1882.

Illustration of Sugawara no Michizane (845-903) also known as Kan Shj or Kanke, was a scholar, poet, and politician of the Heian Period of Japan. Dated 9th Century

SAN FERNANDO. Author: FRANCISCO DE ZURBARAN. Location: IGLESIA DE SAN ESTEBAN. Sevilla. Seville. SPAIN. FERNANDO III EL SANTO CASTILLA / LEON. SAN FERNANDO (REY).

Fragment of a Tunic. Dimensions: 26.25 in. high 16.25 in. wide (66.67 cm high 41.27 cm wide). Date: 5th-6th century. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Historical drawing from the U.S. history, Native American in the 17th century

Alexander III of Macedonia (Pella, Macedonia, 356 BCE-Babylon, Iraq, 323 BCE), also known as Alexander the Great. King of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon (336-323 BCE). Member of the Argead dinasty. Engraving from Nuremberg Chronicle by Hartmann Schedel, 1493. Later colouration.

Trachten aus England zur Zeit von Maria Stuart, 1550, 1600, Spätrenaissance, digital restaurierte Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrh...

The Centurion (Le Centurion) James Tissot (French, 1836-1902). The Centurion (Le Centurion), 1886-1894. Opaque watercolor over graphite on gray wove paper, Image: 9 13/16 x 5 3/16 in. (24.9 x 13.2 cm). European Art 1886-1894

Roman Military Tribune, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888 Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company Trade cards from the "MIlitary Series" (N224), issued in 1888 by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes.. Roman Military Tribune, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. 1888. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company

Arquebusier (c. 1600). Litography.

Helmet, detail from The Portrait of Pase Guarienti, by Paolo Veronese (1528-1588).

Enrico IV

The figure pictured here represents and English knight in 1450 in the court of Henry VI. The illustration dates to 1882.

English Kings and Queens with coats of Arms. Published by Alex Hogg February 15th 1794 Artist: Alex Hogg

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