Shaw, Henry, 1800-1873, William Pickering (Firm) · London : William Pickering · leaf 20
in the costume which he wore in theinterior of his palace. He has a cape of scarlet clothbordered with ermine. The rochet or tunic is of linen,and the soutane, or cassock, of —hite wool. His shoesare red, with a cross of gold. The chair is of a veryclassic form; it has a cushion of crimson velvet,… … Vatican with frescoes. According to the Biographie Universelle, he was bornat the end of the 15th (? 14th) century, became blind about 1457, and diedat the age of 86, about 1483. If, however, he painted the portrait of Sixtus IV.,these dates (which are only founded on conjecture) must be altogether…
Middle Ages · Costume · Decoration and ornament, Medieval
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