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Album Amicorum of a German Soldier1595

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Ink and watercolor drawing of a full-length female figure in an elaborate Elizabethan-style gown, crown, and veil, standing in an interior with a throne and green curtain; inscription reads 'Rvina de Angleterre'
Manuscript page with hand-drawn heraldic coat of arms in red and blue, topped by a white eagle crest. German script text in banners above and below the shield, dated 1595.
Manuscript illustration of a full-length standing woman in late 16th-century dress: wide blue skirt with gold trim and red hem, red and gold striped sleeves, white ruff collar, and black veil. She holds a dark feathered fan in one hand and a green flower in the other. The numerals 1595 appear at the top.
Watercolor and gouache figure study, full-length standing woman in late 16th-century court dress with wide farthingale skirt in blue and silver brocade, ruffled collar, puffed sleeves, and red feathered hat, holding a multicolored fan aloft in her right hand.
Watercolor or gouache illustration of a standing woman in late 16th-century court dress: a wide blue farthingale skirt with gold stripe trim, red slashed sleeves, white ruff collar, and a tall dark headdress, holding a folding fan in one hand.
Manuscript illustration of a standing woman in late 16th-century court dress, wearing a wide farthingale skirt with silver scrollwork pattern, green and red slashed sleeves, and a ruffled collar, holding a hand mirror on a long staff; numerals "5" and "6" with an anchor symbol appear at the top.
Watercolor or ink drawing of a bearded man in full-length red robes with fur-trimmed hood and grey-edged front panel, white ruff collar, holding a staff; cursive French inscription above.
Small-scale gouache or watercolor painting of a masked figure in late 16th-century dress, shown from behind in three-quarter turn, wearing a wide dark teal and black farthingale skirt with gold vertical stripes, light blue slashed sleeves, a white ruff collar, and a feathered hat; holding a yellow flower in one hand and a decorative pouch in the other.
Manuscript gouache illustration of a full-length male figure wearing a voluminous blue mantle over a red robe, white ruff collar, and black plumed hat, with decorative medallion on the mantle; French inscription in gold lettering at upper right, number 8 at top corner.
Watercolor costume illustration of a standing woman in an elaborate blue and orange gown with a ruff collar, puffed sleeves, and black hat with feather, holding a decorative hand mirror; French script above reads "le Damoisele de Angleterre"; numbered 9 at top right.
Manuscript illustration of a standing male figure in 16th-century livery: red doublet with black and gold striped puffed sleeves and trunk hose, white ruff collar, blue stockings, holding a poleaxe upright; cursive French inscription reads "Larcher de Angleterre" at right.
Manuscript illustration of a standing male figure in profile, wearing a gold crown, fur-trimmed blue mantle over a red doublet and hose, holding a scepter in one hand and a sword in the other; cursive script inscription above in brown ink reads "Roj di France"
Manuscript page with a heraldic coat of arms centered on aged, stained vellum; shield with dark crosslike charge, topped by a crowned helm with blue mantling and scrolling black and flesh-toned lambrequins, surmounted by two curved gold horns as crest.
Manuscript illustration of a standing bearded man in 16th-century French court dress: black feathered cap, dark fur-trimmed cape, pink doublet, teal trunk hose, and orange boots, holding a long staff, with French script in cursive lettering reading "Vng des Cent Gentilomes du Roy de France."
Aged manuscript page with cream-colored, stained parchment. Large decorative letters "B" and "E" in brown ink near the top, with handwritten inscriptions in early modern German script above and below, including a two-line verse and a signature at the bottom.
Manuscript illustration of a standing figure in late 16th-century dress: pink doublet, hose, and ruff collar, with a dark cape trimmed in gold, holding a long sword diagonally across the body. Page numbered 13 in upper right.
Watercolor and ink manuscript illustration of a full-length standing woman in late 16th-century court dress: a voluminous red gown with wide sleeves over a blue skirt, ruff collar, and jeweled bodice. She holds a folding fan in one hand and a glove in the other. Cursive French inscription above in brown ink.
Aged manuscript page with ink inscriptions on yellowed, stained paper. The date 1595 and initials G W G S appear at the top in dark brown ink; two lines of German cursive script with a flourished signature appear in the lower half.
Watercolor illustration of a full-length standing male figure in late 16th-century dress, wearing a ruff collar, dark fur-trimmed cloak, and blue doublet and breeches, holding a crowned scepter-like object; numbered '15' in upper right corner.
Manuscript gouache or watercolor illustration, full-length figure of a woman in a wide dark blue-black gown with voluminous sleeves, white lace ruff collar, pearl necklace, and long rosary with cross; hair elaborately dressed with a small crown; cursive French inscription above reading "Une Espouse de Paris"
Watercolor or gouache costume study of a full-length standing figure wearing a voluminous black cape and hood over a white ruff collar, holding a small object, with cursive French inscription above in brown ink.
Album page with aged, cream-colored paper bearing Latin cursive inscription at top, a lightly sketched heraldic coat of arms in the center, and a handwritten inscription dated 1595 below, with a signature at lower right.
Watercolor illustration of a full-length figure in dark mourning dress with a wide pleated white collar and tall pleated headdress, holding a small red book, with cursive French inscription in gold ink on either side.
Manuscript illustration of a bearded man in full-length academic robes: a vivid red gown with dark trim, large fur-trimmed collar, and black cap. A blue pouch hangs at his waist. Cursive French inscription above in brown ink.
Manuscript page on aged, stained paper. Date 1597 and initials W.S.M.V. in brown ink at top, flanked by a heart-and-arrow monogram device. Faded figurative sketch in center. Several lines of German cursive script in the lower portion.
Miniature gouache painting, full-length figure of a bearded man in a voluminous red robe with black vertical panels and fur collar, wearing a fur-trimmed cap, one hand extended outward, with French cursive inscription above.
Manuscript page with a hand-painted heraldic coat of arms centered between lines of German cursive script in brown ink, with red ruled lines; the shield displays gold and green divisions, flanked by gold scrollwork mantling with pink and blue accents, topped by a crowned helm with a wheat-sheaf crest.
Watercolor illustration of a bearded man in black robes, ruff collar, and flat cap, seated on a pale brown mule in profile; cursive French inscription in gold ink at upper left.
Manuscript illustration of an armored knight on a rearing gray horse, holding a lance with a blue flag; knight wears blue-gray plate armor with red and orange sash, plumed helmet; cursive French inscription in orange-brown ink surrounds the figure; page numbered 22.
Watercolor manuscript illustration of a standing bearded man in 16th-century French military dress: red doublet, puffed trunk hose, ruff collar, pink sash, and black hat with feather, holding a long pike and sword, with French cursive inscription at upper right.
Manuscript illustration of a standing male figure in late 16th-century military dress: red doublet, blue trunk hose, orange stockings, ruff collar, and feathered hat. He holds a forked rest staff and carries a long musket over his shoulder. Cursive French inscription reads 'le soldat fran[çais] mousquetaire.'
Manuscript page with hand-painted heraldic coat of arms featuring a blue and black shield with an orange rounded base, black mantling, crowned helm, and a black bird crest. Date '1595' and initials 'S D P Q C N' appear at top in brown ink; several lines of German cursive script within a red-ruled border at bottom.
Manuscript illustration of a bearded mounted soldier in orange breeches and blue doublet, wearing a plumed helmet, holding a long arquebus upright while riding a gray horse in profile; cursive inscription above reads "Ung Argoulet francs"
Manuscript page with aged cream vellum, handwritten early modern German script in brown ink, including the word 'Fortuna' at top, several lines of cursive text, large block letters 'HGHVDE' in the lower half, and two signatures with flourishes at bottom.
Manuscript illustration of a bearded man on a white horse, wearing a blue doublet, red breeches, black hat with feathers, and carrying a longbow with a quiver of arrows at his back; green-trimmed harness on the horse; page numbered 26.
Watercolor costume design, full-length figure of a bearded man in elaborate late 16th-century masquerade dress: layered white ruff collar with dotted pattern, padded blue trunk hose, red stockings, gold sleeves, and a feathered hat with crown-like spikes. He holds a long polearm in his right hand and gestures outward with his left.
Gouache or watercolor illustration of two figures on a gray horse; one figure wears a dark blue gown, black mask, and ornate headdress, while the other wears a black hat with feather, ruff collar, red breeches, and a pink and blue cloak; the numeral 28 appears in the upper right corner.
Manuscript illustration, a brown mule carrying a canopied litter with a reclining figure inside, led by a walking attendant in gray and red; italic script inscription in brown ink above, page numbered 29.
Manuscript illustration, full-length figure of a bearded man in red vest, green sleeves, and blue breeches carrying a large wooden barrel strapped to his back, steadying himself with a wooden staff; italic script inscription at upper right.
Watercolor and ink manuscript illustration, full-length figure of a woman in late 16th-century dress: pink gown with black-trimmed central panel, wide ruff collar, fur-lined cape, and feathered headdress. Cursive Italian inscription at upper right reads 'Gentildona di Bollogna.' Page numbered 31.
Watercolor costume study of a standing figure in a voluminous black cloak with gold trim and sash, face obscured by a white veil, with italic script in brown ink at upper right.
Manuscript page with hand-painted heraldic coat of arms in gold and black, featuring a chevron shield, scrolling mantling, and a barred helmet with crest; Gothic script in two red-bordered text panels above and below.
Watercolor illustration of a full-length standing figure in a voluminous red gown with gold trim, wearing a sheer veil and pearl necklace, holding a dark bag; cursive Italian inscription at upper right.
Pen and watercolor costume illustration of a standing woman in a full-length striped gray gown with wide hooped skirt, a long sheer veil draped over her head, and a gold chain at the waist; cursive Italian inscription at upper right.
Watercolor and ink illustration of a standing woman in late 16th-century Florentine dress: a red open-fronted gown with gold trim over a white pleated skirt, gray sleeves with red jeweled ornaments, a dark veil over an elaborate headdress, and a feathered fan in one hand. Italic script inscription at upper right.
Watercolor illustration of a standing woman in late 16th-century dress, wearing a black mantle with gold grid pattern over a silver brocade gown, ruffled collar, and holding a folding fan; cursive Italian inscription at upper right.
Watercolor heraldic composition featuring a gold shield with black scrolling mantling, surmounted by a tournament helm and tall feathered crest in green and gold, with a blank pink ribbon banner above.
Watercolor illustration of a full-length standing figure wearing an enveloping black cloak and gold-trimmed black veil, holding a closed fan, with a white ruff collar; cursive Italian inscription at right reads "Vedova di Milan"; page numbered 44 at top right.
Watercolor and ink illustration of a standing woman in elaborate late Renaissance dress, wearing a gray mantle over a gold-embroidered gown with red panel, holding a teal feather fan; cursive Italian inscription at right.
Watercolor illustration of two bearded male bearers in red vests and blue breeches flanking a red sedan chair with gold trim and fringe, its curtain drawn back to reveal a seated figure; italic script inscription along the bottom margin
Manuscript illustration, a bearded man in profile riding a white horse, wearing a teal cape and plumed black hat while holding a large parasol with gold-fringed edges; italic script in brown ink at right.
Watercolor illustration of a standing woman in an elaborate layered gown of silver, blue, and gold with a feathered headdress and ruffled collar, holding a fan and gloves; a small figure in red attire kneels beside her carrying the train. Handwritten italic inscription at left reads 'Marchese Napolitana' with page number 48 at upper right.
Watercolor illustration of a standing woman in 16th-century Neapolitan dress: layered pink and gray gown with gold trim, sweeping black mantle, lace ruff collar, and ornate headpiece. Her right hand is raised, holding a small object. Cursive Latin script inscription at upper right.
Watercolor illustration of a standing woman in full-length late 16th-century Neapolitan dress: layered pink and teal gown with a silver-gray mantle, ruffled collar, feathered headdress, and one hand extended holding a small dark object. Italic script inscription at upper right.
Watercolor illustration of a bearded man in a black robe with gold trim and a red cross on the chest, mounted on a white horse; cursive inscription in brown ink reads "Cavallier di Napolli."
Watercolor illustration of a full-length standing figure wearing a black robe with gold trim, white ruff collar, and a black veil or mantle draped over the head and shoulders. Cursive Latin script inscription at upper right.
Manuscript illustration of a standing woman in full-length view, wearing a voluminous black cloak over an elaborate red and gold scale-patterned gown with a pale underskirt. One hand rests at her chest. Cursive inscription in Latin script at upper right reads "Cortegiana Napolitana."
Watercolor and gouache full-length figure of a woman in a red gown with striped bodice and long white veil, standing in three-quarter view against a gray ground, with cursive script inscription at upper right.
Watercolor full-length figure of a bearded man in a voluminous red robe and black cap, one hand pointing outward, with italic script inscription at upper right.
Watercolor and ink illustration of a bearded man in full-length view, wearing a voluminous tan robe over a red doublet, hose, and shoes, with a black cap and white ruff collar; italic script inscription at upper right reads 'Rector di Padoa'; page numbered 56.
Manuscript illustration of a bearded man in black academic robes and cap riding a dark horse, accompanied on foot by a youth in red tunic and green breeches holding a staff; italic script inscription above reads "Doctor di Padoa"
Watercolor and gouache manuscript illustration of a bearded man in full-length view, wearing a black fur-trimmed cape, layered robes in mauve and pink, a feathered cap, and a sword at his hip; italic script inscription in brown ink at upper right; page numbered 58.
Manuscript illustration of a red-draped four-wheeled carriage with gold trim and fringed canopy, drawn by two gray horses; a coachman in red jacket and black hat holds the reins, while a veiled figure is visible inside; italic script inscription below reads "Carolla Padoena."
Manuscript illustration of a standing woman in a full-length pink gown with gold sleeves, white gloves, and a long gray veil; cursive Italian inscription at upper right reads "Gentildona Padoana."
Pen and ink drawing on aged paper; a heraldic coat of arms with a shield, elaborate scrolling mantling, and a crested helm topped by a winged figure; handwritten inscriptions in early German script above and below, with a monogram signature at the bottom.
Manuscript illustration of a standing woman in full-length teal green robe with a sheer gray veil draped over her head and arm, ruffled collar, and fur-trimmed sleeves; cursive Italian inscription in brown ink at upper right reads "Cortegiana Padoana"; page numbered 61.
Watercolor heraldic coat of arms with a red and white diagonal-striped shield, gold helm, red and white scrolling mantling, and a blue stag as crest. Latin script inscriptions in brown ink above and below, framed by red ruled borders.
Manuscript illustration, two men in 16th-century dress carrying a large wooden barrel suspended from a pole across their shoulders; figure at left wears a red cap and green hose, figure at right wears a red jacket; Italian cursive inscription above reads 'Come se portano il Vino in Padoa'
Manuscript illustration of a papal procession; a bearded figure in white robes and tiara seated on a carried throne, surrounded by numerous attendants in red robes and wide-brimmed red hats, some bearing halberds and ceremonial staffs; italic inscription in brown ink along the lower edge; warm ochre tones with flat, linear figural style
Watercolor illustration of an interior scene: a bearded figure in red cardinal robes seated on a gilded throne extends a hand toward a second figure prostrating face-down on a tiled floor. Red drapery at right, a door at left. Italic script inscription at lower right reads in Italian.
Manuscript illustration, a bearded man in red cardinal robes and wide-brimmed red hat riding a gray horse with red-fringed caparison, raising one hand; italic script in brown ink at upper right reads 'Come Cavalcha il Papa in Roma'
Manuscript illustration of a bearded man in black clerical robes and biretta hat, seated on a white horse with red bridle and tasseled red saddle cloth; italic script inscription at upper right reads "Prete Romano"; page number 66 at top corner.
Gouache or watercolor illustration of a full-length standing figure in a black hooded robe and black face mask with eyeholes, holding a tall ceremonial staff topped with a candle socket in one hand and a white cloth in the other; italic script in brown ink at upper right.
Watercolor and ink drawing of a standing figure in a full-length white hooded robe and eye-holed mask, holding a knotted rope, with red streaks visible on the garment. A ruffled collar extends behind the hood. Cursive Italian inscription at upper right. Page numbered 68.
Watercolor manuscript illustration of a bearded man in a hooded gray robe, walking in profile while carrying a tall red staff topped with a lantern; italic script in Italian at upper right, page numbered 69.
Watercolor and ink drawing of a standing figure wearing a full-length white hooded cloak with eye holes and a brown outer robe, holding a small cup or vessel; cursive Italian inscription at upper right; page numbered 70.
Watercolor illustration of a bearded man in full-length view, wearing a rose-colored robe over white sleeves, a dark cape, and a black flat-brimmed hat, holding gloves in one hand; italic script inscription at upper right reads "Gouernator di Roma" with the number 71
Watercolor or gouache illustration of a bearded man in full-length view, wearing a gold robe with red sleeves and trim, white ruff collar, black cap, and fur-lined cloak, holding a small object in his left hand; italic script reads "Castelan di Roma" at upper right.
Watercolor manuscript illustration of four figures in late 16th-century dress: a bearded man in black and red doublet at left, a woman in a white and blue gown with long train at center, a cloaked figure behind her, and two small attendants in red livery carrying the train at right. Italic script inscription reads "la Consorte del Castelan di Roma."
Watercolor costume study of a standing woman in a voluminous blue gown with a long draped veil, holding a fan of feathers; cursive Latin script inscription at upper right reads 'Gentildona Romana'; numbered 74 at top.
Watercolor costume study, full-length figure of a woman in a blue-gray gown with a sheer veil draped over her head and shoulders, hands clasped at waist, with italic script inscription at upper right.
Manuscript illustration of a standing woman in three-quarter view, wearing a layered gray and red gown with a long blue mantle and white veil, holding a red and black feathered fan; cursive Latin-script inscription at upper right reads 'Donzela Romana'
Watercolor or gouache illustration of a standing woman in a full-length black gown and wide tan veil draped over her head and shoulders, with a white sash tied at the waist; cursive Latin script reading "Vedova Romana" at upper right, page numbered 77.
Watercolor and ink illustration of a standing woman in late 16th-century dress: gold-brown gown with pink-lined draped mantle, ruffled collar, and veil. Cursive Latin script at upper right reads "Cortegiana Romana," with page number 78.
Watercolor illustration of a full-length standing figure, bearded, wearing a voluminous red robe with fur-trimmed sleeves and a pink hooded drape, holding a staff; italic script inscription at upper right.
Manuscript illustration of a bearded man in profile wearing a voluminous red cloak over a black garment, with a dark brimmed hat; italic script inscription at upper right, page numbered 80.
Watercolor illustration of a bearded man in three-quarter view, wearing a voluminous red robe and red cap with a black draped mantle over the shoulders, white ruff collar visible at the neck; cursive script inscription in the upper right, numbered 81.
Watercolor costume study of a standing woman in an elaborate blue and gold gown with ruffled collar and black hat, accompanied by a small child in dark clothing beside her; italic script reads "Sposa senese" at upper right, page numbered 82.
Watercolor illustration of a full-length standing woman in late 16th-century dress with white skirt, pink-trimmed overgown, and ruff collar, her hand resting on the head of a small figure in blue and gold livery beside her; cursive Italian inscription at upper right; page numbered 83.
Manuscript illustration of a standing woman in full-length view, wearing a red gown with gold trim, layered white ruff collar, pearl necklace, black cape, and dark headdress with veil; cursive Italian inscription at upper right reads "Gentildona Senese," numbered 84.
Watercolor or gouache illustration of a full-length standing woman dressed entirely in black with a white veil and white underskirt, holding a small object; italic script inscription in brown ink at upper right.
Manuscript illustration of an ornate Venetian ceremonial galley with red oars, red awning trimmed in gold, and rows of figures in red robes lining the deck; a gilded figurehead at the prow; cursive inscription reading "Bucintoro" above.
Manuscript illustration of a galley at sea, with red masts, striped lateen sails, and rows of oars extended over the water; figures visible on deck; inscription "Galera Sottile" in the upper left
Watercolor of a large red oared vessel with a central mast, furled sail, and orange pennants; a row of rowers lines the hull, with a standing armed figure at the bow and a small cabin structure at the stern; birds fly above calm blue-green water.
Watercolor illustration of a flat-bottomed sailing vessel on choppy blue water, with six figures in gray uniforms and red caps using long poles to punt the boat; a large gray sail with a red pennant flies above, and a small cabin structure sits at the stern.
Watercolor manuscript illustration of a full-length standing figure in Venetian court dress: red gown with gold trim, voluminous tan mantle with long train, sheer veil, and red headdress. Figure holds a small fan. Italic script inscription at upper right.
Watercolor or gouache full-length figure of a bearded man wearing a voluminous black cloak and flat black cap, standing in three-quarter view against a pale background, with a cursive Italian inscription in brown ink at upper right and the number 91 in the corner.
Manuscript illustration of a full-length standing man in a long black robe with wide sleeves and a flat black cap, white cuffs visible at the wrists, against a pale background with a cursive Italian inscription in gold ink at upper right.
Watercolor illustration of a full-length figure of a woman in a black gown and large black lace veil, wearing gold chains and holding a dark feathered fan, with white ruffled cuffs; cursive Italian inscription in brown ink at right.
Watercolor and ink drawing of a standing woman in a voluminous golden-ochre gown with ruffled collar, pleated bodice, and puffed sleeves; hair ornately dressed with feathers; cursive Italian inscription at upper right; page numbered 94.
Manuscript illustration of a black Venetian gondola on water, with two elaborately dressed women seated beneath a canopy and two gondoliers standing at bow and stern with oars. Cursive inscription in Latin script above reads "Sposa Veret. & Gondola."
Watercolor and ink costume study of a standing woman in a pale gray gown with puffed sleeves, fitted bodice, and long trailing skirt, holding a decorative fan; a long veil falls from an ornate headdress; italic script inscription at upper right reads 'sposa Venetiana di terra'
Watercolor illustration of a standing woman draped head to toe in a voluminous black cloak and veil, hands clasped at waist, white collar visible at neckline; cursive Latin script to the right reads "Vedova Venetiana."
Ink and watercolor costume study of a standing figure enveloped in a large black veil and cloak, hands clasped at waist with white cuffs and gold sleeves visible, tasseled cord at center; italic script inscription at upper right, page numbered 98.
Watercolor costume study, full-length figure of a woman in a voluminous blue-gray gown with gold-trimmed teal sleeves, white ruff collar, and elaborately dressed hair, holding a white cloth; italic script inscription at upper right.
Watercolor or gouache illustration of a full-length standing figure draped in a voluminous black cloak and hood, with pale pink sleeves, gold bracelet, and a beaded necklace with medallions; cursive inscription in brown ink at upper right.
Manuscript illustration of a full-length standing figure in a deep red gown with a large sheer gray veil extending to either side, ruffled collar, and upswept hair; italic script inscription in brown ink at upper right.
Title
Album Amicorum of a German Soldier
Place Made
Italy
Date Made
1595
Medium
Gouache on paper
Dimensions
Sheet: 6 1/8 × 4 1/2 in. (15.56 × 11.43 cm) Image: 6 1/8 × 4 1/2 in. (15.56 × 11.43 cm) Mat: 10 1/2 × 8 3/4 in. (26.67 × 22.23 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of the 1991 Collectors Committee
Accession Number
M.91.71.1-.101
Classification
Drawings
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles
Selected Bibliography
  • Los Angeles County Museum of Art Members' Calendar 1992, vol. 29-30, no. 12-1 (December, 1991-January, 1993).