Veronica Gambara’s (1485-1550) family boasted a number of distinguished intellectuals, including her grandmother and great-aunt, Ginevra and Isotta Nogarola. Educated in literature, philosophy, and languages at an early age, Veronica became a poet early in life. She married her cousin, Giberto X, Countof Coreggio, in 1509. They were apparently well suited. Giberto felt … More Veronica Gambara
Question di Giorno I have three lovely side-laced gamurre that were made for me by Countess Sibilla of Trimaris. I would like to explore how to increase their amazingness by adding a few more period elements to the dresses/sleeves and adding more accessories. I must admit that this is primarily driven by the lavish appearance … More 15th-Century Gamurra Upgrades
For my 14th-century wardrobe I would like to make a silk filet (or fillet, I’ve seen it spelled both ways) and a silk belt. I bought a navy blue wool one but wanted to have a more historically accurate one. FILET Based on information from Textiles and Clothing (Crowfoot 19), I chose to use silk … More Tablet Weaving A Silk Filet & Belt
By Maggie McNeil (read her blog here). It is not holiness, but arrogance displayed to take away the greatest gift—free will— bestowed by God from the beginning of time. – Tullia d’Aragona, Sonnet XXXV The existence of courtesans is a glaring refutation of neofeminist dogma about objectification, the eternal victimhood of whores, etc; the fact … More Tullia d’Aragona
Reblogged from https://aneardepthexperience.wordpress.com/2013/06/16/nec-spe-nec-metu-superman-caravaggio-and-hope/ Nec Spe Nec Metu: Superman, Caravaggio and Hope … The phrase ‘nec spe nec metu’ probably has its origins in Stoicism, meaning ‘neither hope nor fear’ or, more pedantically ‘without hope, without fear’ (perhaps from ancient medicine and Silesio; perhaps adapted from general Roman orations) – implying a kind of resigned equilibrium and forbearance. … More Nec Spe Nec Metu: Isabella d’Este
My love affair with Titian’s painting has led me to compile research on the style of coat featured in it. I call it the Turkish Venetian coat. The painting is Portrait of a Lady by Titian done in 1555 and housed at the National Gallery of Art in DC. For my Turkish Venetian gown I chose … More Turkish Venetian Gown & Coat
A helpful resource for those looking at 14th-century Venice is this post on the Carthago Delenda Est blog, which I’ve reposted below. “First I found images by the painter Giotto. Giotto was a Florentine by birth but ranged all over Italy, including the famous Scrovegni Chapel in Padua, which is part of the Veneto. … More 14th-Century Venetian Clothing?
I’ve begun to compile my own hair kit for 14th and 15th-century rievocazione. I have: a sandalwood comb, an ivory stylus, a bone bodkin, false and real hair (both braided and twisted as found in London as discussed in Dress Accessories 1150-1450), decorated metal cased mirror of polished brass, wool yarn, veil pins, several hairpins … More 14th – 15th Century Italian Hair Kit
Caterina Sforza, Countess of Forli and Imola, daughter of Galeazzo Maria Sforza (Duke of Milan), wed to powerful men like Girolamo Riario (nephew of Pope Sixtus IV) and Girolamo de’ Medici il Popolano, mother of Giovani delle Bande Nere, AND general keeper of #renaissancewomanmagic is my spirit animal. I love her. She was nicknamed La … More 5 Times Caterina Sforza Was My Spirit Animal
In living history, we tend to choose, recreate, and portray the highlights of life in the past. Here is just some food for thought about how it really would have been to live there for women who couldn’t just pick and choose which experience they wanted to have. Written by Alexandra Korey Anytime any of … More Being a Woman in Renaissance Italy
