Thursday, June 24, 2010

Adoration of textiles


Adoration of St. Vincent.
Adore the lady on the left, in vivid crimson and jewel tones. What a magnificent headpiece!!!! that appears to be punctuated with velvet foliage.

From the Saint Vincent Panels, c1460-ish. Attributed to Nuno Conçalves, Portugal.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Friday, June 4, 2010

Illuminate!




Dover clip art images.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Dresses & Tresses: Part II


Simple, yet beautiful medieval costumes from BBC’s Ivanhoe, from the great story-teller, Sir Walter Scott.


The fair Lady Rowena.


Belated birthday wishes to James Cosmos (May 24th).