Costume of an Italian courtesan, 16th century

Costume of an Italian courtesan or prostitute outside the house, 16th century. Dressed like a widow in black veil and clothes of brocade, with embroidered skirts, stockings and chemise, hidden pearl necklace. Within a decorative frame engraved by H. Catenacci and Fellmann. Woodblock engraving by Gerard Seguin and E.F. Huyot after a woodcut by Christoph Krieger from Cesare Vecellio's 16th century Costumes anciens et modernes, Habiti antichi et moderni di tutto il mondo, Firman Didot Ferris Fils, Paris, 1859-1860

16th Century Brocade Cesare Vecellio Chemise Christoph Krieger Costumes Anciens Et Modernes Decorative Border E.f. Huyot Fellmann Firman Didot Ferris Fils Gerard Seguin H. Catenacci Native Costume Pearl Necklace Prostitute Skirts Traditional Costume Whore Woodblock

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