Nobles, knights, serfs, and beggars — people from all walks of life populate the pages of this excellent archive of medieval imagery. Derived from paintings, woodcuts, engravings, and other genuine sources, this compilation of 283 black-and-white illustrations offers lively perspectives on the ... read more
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Nobles, knights, serfs, and beggars — people from all walks of life populate the pages of this excellent archive of medieval imagery. Derived from paintings, woodcuts, engravings, and other genuine sources, this compilation of 283 black-and-white illustrations offers lively perspectives on the way people looked and dressed in medieval times, as well as realistic scenes of their celebrations, ceremonies, work, and pastimes.
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Includes 283 images scanned at 600 dpi and saved in six different formats (TIFF, PICT, EPS, BMP, as well as Internet-ready JPEG and GIF)
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