Woman of the Maluku Islands, 16th century
Woman of the Maluku Islands, 16th century. She wears a brocade hat, necklace and bracelets, velvet-like dress that reveals the breasts and arms, a long silk skirt. Femme des iles Moluques. 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
14016967
Media ID
46696491
Size
4152px x 7055px
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Credit
©Florilegius/Mary Evans
Source
Christoph Krieger





























