The enigmatic painting of the Wayfarer/Pedlar ('Marskramer') by Hieronymus Bosch, is actually made up of two back panels from a former triptych as it looked in closed condition, and was later recut in its present octagonal shape.

I love the detail of the soldier in a brothel. He wears the new early 16th century shoes ('pinsons' with a strap and an instep that is mostly uncovered) and typical squarish tassets. His breastplate is attached by straps running diagonally over his back. Also note the fashionable striped boulevars (upper hoses) of the day.

I got the chance to have a private look at this remarkable painting, thanks to fellow Belgian Ruben Suykerbuyk, curator Old Masters at the Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum :)

Tags:   1500 1510 jheronimus bosch magpie ekster brothel bordeel hieronymus jeroen jerome brabant den s hertogenbosch el bosco ruben suykerbuyk boijmans van beuningen rotterdam holland soldier tassets pinsons fauld breastplate diagonal straps renaissance flemish dutch painting primitives marskramer pedlar wayfarer netherlandish southern netherlands roel renmans museum depot bollock dagger flanders armor armour harnas hose boulevars striped stocks haut de chausses shoe couter

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The enigmatic painting of the Wayfarer/Pedlar ('Marskramer') by Hieronymus Bosch, is actually made up of two back panels from a former triptych as it looked in closed condition, and was later recut in its present octagonal shape.

I love the detail of the soldier in a brothel. He wears the new early 16th century shoes ('pinsons' with a strap and an instep that is mostly uncovered) and typical squarish tassets. His breastplate is attached by straps running diagonally over his back. Also note the fashionable striped boulevars (upper hoses) of the day.

I got the chance to have a private look at this remarkable painting, thanks to fellow Belgian Ruben Suykerbuyk, curator Old Masters at the Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum :)

Tags:   1500 1510 jheronimus bosch magpie ekster brothel bordeel hieronymus jeroen jerome brabant den s hertogenbosch el bosco ruben suykerbuyk boijmans van beuningen rotterdam holland soldier tassets pinsons fauld breastplate diagonal straps renaissance flemish dutch painting primitives marskramer pedlar wayfarer netherlandish southern netherlands roel renmans museum depot bollock dagger flanders armor armour harnas hose boulevars striped stocks haut de chausses shoe couter

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The enigmatic painting of the Wayfarer/Pedlar ('Marskramer') by Hieronymus Bosch, is actually made up of two back panels from a former triptych as it looked in closed condition, and was later recut in its present octagonal shape.

I love the detail of the soldier in a brothel. He wears the new early 16th century shoes ('pinsons' with a strap and an instep that is mostly uncovered) and typical squarish tassets. His breastplate is attached by straps running diagonally over his back. Also note the fashionable striped boulevars (upper hoses) of the day.

I got the chance to have a private look at this remarkable painting, thanks to fellow Belgian Ruben Suykerbuyk, curator Old Masters at the Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum :)

Tags:   1500 1510 jheronimus bosch magpie ekster brothel bordeel hieronymus jeroen jerome brabant den s hertogenbosch el bosco ruben suykerbuyk boijmans van beuningen rotterdam holland soldier tassets pinsons fauld breastplate diagonal straps renaissance flemish dutch painting primitives marskramer pedlar wayfarer netherlandish southern netherlands roel renmans museum depot bollock dagger flanders armor armour harnas hose boulevars striped stocks haut de chausses shoe couter

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What a discovery:
A very beautiful altarpiece depicting saints George and Sebastian on its closed side panels.
Pictures taken through the window of Cor Engelen Antiques shop, in my hometown of Leuven, Belgium.

The armour and dress of both saints are typically (south) German and can be dated, imho, around 1460:
Note St. George's armour, a combination of a 'new' Italianate breastplate in two pieces with a medial ridge (instead of the earlier Kastenbrust) and a fluted German fauld, in the ~1450s style, mimicing civilian dress.
St. Sebastian wears similar clothing as the St. George in the Georgsaltar of ca. 1460-1465 from Cologne: www.flickr.com/photos/roelipilami/51146910948/in/album-72...

Years ago I had the pleasure of going through Cor Engelen's extremely extensive collection of medieval art, which actually includes more works than that of many renowned museums in the world. Unfortunately they're hidden to the general public ...

Tags:   1455 1460 1465 german saint george georg joris georges san jorge giorgio deutsch germany sallet schaller celata salade breastplate leuven louvain engelen cor sword banner cross st altarpiece dragon fauld mail skirt armor armour ruestung harnisch harnas armadura armure lance fluted fluting dagger cape arrow retable altar

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What a discovery:
A very beautiful altarpiece depicting saints George and Sebastian on its closed side panels.
Pictures taken through the window of Cor Engelen Antiques shop, in my hometown of Leuven, Belgium.

The armour and dress of both saints are typically (south) German and can be dated, imho, around 1460:
Note St. George's armour, a combination of a 'new' Italianate breastplate in two pieces with a medial ridge (instead of the earlier Kastenbrust) and a fluted German fauld, in the ~1450s style, mimicing civilian dress.
St. Sebastian wears similar clothing as the St. George in the Georgsaltar of ca. 1460-1465 from Cologne: www.flickr.com/photos/roelipilami/51146910948/in/album-72...

Years ago I had the pleasure of going through Cor Engelen's extremely extensive collection of medieval art, which actually includes more works than that of many renowned museums in the world. Unfortunately they're hidden to the general public ...

Tags:   1455 1460 1465 german saint george georg joris georges san jorge giorgio deutsch germany sallet schaller celata salade breastplate leuven louvain engelen cor sword banner cross st altarpiece dragon fauld mail skirt armor armour ruestung harnisch harnas armadura armure lance fluted fluting dagger cape arrow retable altar bevor

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