16th century back pack

[frualeydis]

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.

Comments

[peronel.livejournal.com]

Intriguing.

Also of interest is that the bodice seems to be worn directly over the smock (see the wrinkles?) rather than an underlying kirtle.

[pandorasbox.livejournal.com]

come to the dark side!!!!!

[frualeydis.livejournal.com]

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.

Eva

[frualeydis.livejournal.com]

I have been flemish since 1993 when I joined the SCA, I am as dark as they get ;)


Eva

[pinque.livejournal.com]

lots of very cool details in that! Thanks for sharing:)

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:)

[mirazandar.livejournal.com]

Oooh. brilliant!

Do we know much about the backpacks of the time, or is it 50% guesswork?

[valina-anne.livejournal.com]

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.

Thanks

[pandorasbox.livejournal.com]

hahaahah YOu know I am now going to have to make that back pack