A while back I was asked to do a scroll in a "16th Century Dutch Style," which led me to doing some research to see if such a thing is feasible in the timeline desired. Most peeps in the scribal community are familiar with the Flemish style aka "squashed bug" style of illumination. The technical term is trompe l'eoile. So I had a vague clue, but didn't know a solid time frame on this style. The thing I found interesting is that this style is known as the Ghent-Bruges school. Many students of said school were from Southern Flanders and decided to wander further south, making a living in the fabulosity that is Italy.
The most notable Ghent-Bruges piece I've run across is the
Grimani Breviary (yes, Italy, you soak up all that is awesome). (By the way, if any of you have a rich benefactor, please get them to send me a facsimile copy of the Grimani Breviary!)
So, here's the interesting part, for those interested in costuming. Check out fol 228 v. The clothing seems to be an interesting mix of Flemish and Italian... but what is up with the lady on the third row up, on the left?
What is that on her head?
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| Details of fol. 228 v. from the Grimani Breviary |
No idea what is on her head, but I'm in my own pile of northern Italian/Low Countries mashup research. I was looking at the Bonofacio Venorese for the crazy bumblebee dress, but if you look behind her at the couple walking along the bank, the lady is totally wearing a toned down version of the tellerbaret. I really, really want a giant hat! And now I must know more about the mixing of influences so I can can get away with more fun Germanic stuff. :)
ReplyDeleteOh sorry, painting is The Finding of Moses http://www.lib-art.com/artgallery/4587-the-finding-of-moses-bonifacio-veronese.html
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