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Twelve knights dancing in front of a candle-lit
Twelve knights dancing in front of a candle-lit house inside a grand hall. Part of the celebration of the birth of Freiderich, Duke of Wurttemberg. Taken from Delineation und Abbildung aller furstlichen Aufzug und Ritterspielen by Esaias von Hulsen, 1617. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages, Chez Collignon, Metz, 1810
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Aller Birth Candle Lit Celebration Esaias Hulsen Knights Spalart Wurttemberg Abbildung Freiderich
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This image captures the moment of merriment and celebration as twelve knights dance in front of a candle-lit house within a grand hall. The scene is part of the festivities marking the birth of Freiderich, Duke of Wurttemberg, as depicted in the intricately detailed engraving "Delineation und Abbildung aller furstlichen Aufzug und Ritterspielen" by Esaias von Hulsen, published in 1617. The engraving is further embellished with hand-coloring, as seen in this version from Robert von Spalart's "Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages," published in Metz in 1810. The knights, dressed in their ornate armor and finery, dance in unison, their movements illuminated by the warm glow of the candles that line the walls and windows of the house. The grandeur of the hall, with its high ceilings and ornate decorations, adds to the sense of occasion and importance of the event. This exquisite image offers a glimpse into the opulence and pageantry of the past, providing a fascinating window into the world of noble celebrations during the early modern period.
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