15th century

Delve into the rich history of the 15th century and discover the remarkable events, influential figures, and cultural developments that shaped this era. Uncover a treasure trove of knowledge and gain a deeper understanding of this captivating period in human history.
Domenico Ghirlandaio (Italian artist, 1449–1494) Detail from Birth of St John the Baptist 15th Century Fashion, St John The Baptist, Santa Maria Novella, Kunsthistorisches Museum, Late Middle Ages, San Giovanni, Medieval Period, John The Baptist, Italian Art

I guess I should start posting up some of the finished stuff in my costume closet... I made my Italian Renaissance Gown back in '07 when I needed a court gown for SCA. I love the Italian Renaissance style mostly because of the movie Ever After, and because the style lines are very flattering on my skinny figure. The patterning was fairly easy too. My main inspiration for style was based on a portrait called Birth Of Mary (this is a detail shot), of the woman in the orange gown. And I decided…

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Youth sitting in a tree wearing late 15th century fashions. 15th Century Clothing, Medieval Paintings, Late Middle Ages, Armadura Medieval, Medieval Life, Book Of Hours, Medieval Costume, Medieval Period, The Middle Ages

This session (#508) was one of several at Leeds devoted to exploring childhood in the Middle Ages. Our presenters talked about the stereotypes of adolescence, and what the coroner’s rolls revealed about the deaths (and lives) of medieval children.

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