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Louis IV, the Bavarian, Holy Roman Emperor, 1282-1347
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Louis IV, the Bavarian, Holy Roman Emperor, 1282-1347
Louis IV, the Bavarian, Holy Roman Emperor, Ludwig der Bayer, 1282-1347. From a stone effigy in Mainz Museum. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889. Illustration by C. Ballenberger lithographed by C. Regnier. Hefner-Alteneck (1811 - 1903) was a German museum curator, archaeologist, art historian, illustrator and etcher
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In this chromolithograph, we find an image of Louis IV, the Bavarian, Holy Roman Emperor, also known as Ludwig der Bayern, born in 1282 and ruling from 1314 to 1347. The portrait is based on a stone effigy housed in the Mainz Museum. This intricate and vibrant representation is a testament to the artistic skill of the illustrator, C. Ballenberger, and the lithographer, C. Regnier, who brought this historical figure to life through their collaboration. Louis IV is depicted in regal attire, wearing a long, flowing robe adorned with intricate patterns and a fur-trimmed mantle. His crown sits atop his head, symbolizing his imperial status. The background of the image is left blank, drawing the viewer's focus to the emperor himself. During Louis IV's reign, there were significant cultural developments in Europe. Notably, the Italian poet Francesco Petrarch (1304-1374) wrote sonnets dedicated to Laura de Noves, a woman he admired deeply. Petrarch's sonnets are considered some of the earliest examples of the modern sonnet form. Meanwhile, in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy, a church wall fresco from the 13th century showcases the fashion trends of the time. The illustration provides a glimpse into the intricate costumes, appliances, and artworks of the Middle Ages, as documented by Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck (1811-1903), a German museum curator, archaeologist, art historian, illustrator, and etcher. This chromolithograph, created in 1889, serves as a valuable historical record of the fashion, art, and culture of the Middle Ages, offering a captivating glimpse into the past.
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