Types Et Caracteres Anciens Collection

La Camarera-Mayor, First Lady of the Bedchamber, Royal Household of Spain, 17th century
5912941 La Camarera-Mayor, First Lady of the Bedchamber, Royal Household of Spain, 17th century. Lady in huge lace ruff collar, veil, luxurious robe, holding a fan

Swordsman, Le Bravo, 16th century. In black helmet and eye mask, short cape over doublet with lace collar
5912940 Swordsman, Le Bravo, 16th century. In black helmet and eye mask, short cape over doublet with lace collar, hose with garter ribbons, slashed shoes. Sword and dagger hanging from belt

Adventurer, l'Aventurier, 16th century. In feather hat, short cape, doublet and hose, buckle shoes, with sword
5912947 Adventurer, l'Aventurier, 16th century. In feather hat, short cape, doublet and hose, buckle shoes, with sword, horn and stick. Ship exploding in the background

La Chatelaine, 16th century. Dutch woman wearing a chatelaine belt clasp with purse, keys, etc. hanging from it
5912938 La Chatelaine, 16th century. Dutch woman wearing a chatelaine belt clasp with purse, keys, etc. hanging from it. The chatelaine was a fashion item in Zeeland in the 16th century

Empirical physician, l'Empirique, 17th century.. Doctor in hat, robes and coat examining a flask of liquid
5912946 Empirical physician, l'Empirique, 17th century.. Doctor in hat, robes and coat examining a flask of liquid. Chromolithograph by Louis Rene Letronne after an illustration by Th

Student with book, sword, and knife hanging from his belt, in doublet, cape, hose and shoes, 17th century
5912937 Student with book, sword, and knife hanging from his belt, in doublet, cape, hose and shoes, 17th century. L'ecolier. Chromolithograph by Louis Rene Letronne after an illustration by Th

Male dandy in cap, lace ruff collar, short cape, quilted doublet, hose, buckle shoes, wearing a sword
5912939 Male dandy in cap, lace ruff collar, short cape, quilted doublet, hose, buckle shoes, wearing a sword. Le Mignon, 16th century

Midget with parrot, le Nain, 16th century. Court performer in hat, striped doublet, cape and codpiece
5912945 Midget with parrot, le Nain, 16th century. Court performer in hat, striped doublet, cape and codpiece, with sword and large exotic bird

The fool or jester, le Fou, 15th century. In hat with bells, short jacket with long sleeves, two-colour hose
5912943 The fool or jester, le Fou, 15th century. In hat with bells, short jacket with long sleeves, two-colour hose, holding a marotte

Gypsy dancing girl, La Bohemienne, 17th century. Dancing with her hair in pigtails, barefoot
5912942 Gypsy dancing girl, La Bohemienne, 17th century. Dancing with her hair in pigtails, barefoot, anklets and hitting a tambourine above her head

Pilgrim, le Pelerin, 17th century. In mended habit, hat and sandals, holding a stick and with a flask
5912944 Pilgrim, le Pelerin, 17th century. In mended habit, hat and sandals, holding a stick and with a flask and rosary on his belt

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