Guanche warrior of the Canary Islands, 16th century
Aboriginal Guanche warrior of the Canary Islands, 16th century. He is naked apart from a loincloth and leg bands, and carries a lance, shield, bow and arrows. Costume des iles Canaries. 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
Picture No
14016963
Media ID
46696480
Size
4332px x 6799px
(7.1MB)
Credit
©Florilegius/Mary Evans
Source
Christoph Krieger





























