In this charcoal drawing by the flemish artist Jan Vermeyen, made between 1548 and 1554, you see a very neat back pack. A good reason to do flemish 16th century; that outfit is now on my to-do list.
I now, I was wondering about that too. But I have seen other examples where that may have been the case. For upper class examples one kan think that they're wearing a blouse over a kirtle, but not in this case I think. I'm a a little wary about having that big a gap in my bodice. 6-7 centimetres yes; I know that works from folk costumes, but this must be more.
It's a lovely picture with some good detail in it. Thanks for giving the name of the artist, I might have a quick google and see what else he has done.
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Date: 2006-07-20 05:40 am (UTC)Also of interest is that the bodice seems to be worn directly over the smock (see the wrinkles?) rather than an underlying kirtle.
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Date: 2006-07-20 05:44 am (UTC)I'm a a little wary about having that big a gap in my bodice. 6-7 centimetres yes; I know that works from folk costumes, but this must be more.
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Date: 2006-07-20 05:45 am (UTC)Eva
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Date: 2006-07-20 03:32 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-07-20 06:25 am (UTC)I'm pretty sure there are similar back packs on camp followers in a few woodcuts of the 1520s... I'll have to hunt down some good images of them:)
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Date: 2006-07-20 07:15 am (UTC)Do we know much about the backpacks of the time, or is it 50% guesswork?
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Date: 2006-07-20 09:19 am (UTC)Thanks