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Page or squire, Varlet ou damoiseau, to a knight, 15th century France. He wears an embroidered surtout, red pourpoint and hose, and holds an epee and shield without coat of arms. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a tarot card by Jacquemin Gringonneur in the Bibliotheque Nationale (Nicolas Xavier Willemin II 176) from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la France (Historical Costumes of France), Administration de Librairie, Paris, 1852
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This handcoloured lithograph, created by Leopold Massard after a tarot card by Jacquemin Gringonneur in the Bibliotheque Nationale, depicts an intriguing scene from 15th century France. The central figure is a page or squire, identified by his simple garb and the absence of a coat of arms on his shield. He is dressed in an elegant surtout, a long outer garment adorned with rich embroidery, as well as a red pourpoint and hose. In his right hand, he holds a formidable epee, a type of sword commonly used in the Middle Ages, while in his left, he grips a shield. The shield's simple design, without any distinguishing boucle or emblem, further emphasizes the page's lower status in the knightly hierarchy. The intricate details of the embroidery, the vibrant colors, and the authentic historical context make this print a fascinating glimpse into the opulent world of 15th century French courtly life.
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