Englishman 1385
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Englishman 1385
The peasants revolt has been suppressed and now a gentleman can dress finely - vast pendant sleeves to his surcoat, an elegant chaperon (hood) Date: circa 1385
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1385 Chaperon Englishman Finely Gentleman Hood Peasants Pendant Revolt Sleeves Suppressed Surcoat Vast
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In this evocative image from the annals of English history, an English gentleman, dressed in finery befitting his social standing, strides confidently forward against the backdrop of a serene landscape. The year is circa 1385, a time when the memories of the Peasants' Revolt, a tumultuous uprising that had threatened the established social order, were still fresh. The revolt, which had seen peasants and artisans rise up against their feudal lords and the aristocracy, had been brutally suppressed, leaving the ruling classes free to resume their opulent lifestyles. The gentleman in the print wears a surcoat, a garment that was worn over a tunic, and is adorned with vast pendant sleeves that billow out from his arms. The sleeves, a symbol of wealth and status, are a stark contrast to the simple, practical clothing worn by the peasants during the revolt. The surcoat is also adorned with intricate embroidery, adding to its grandeur. Over his shoulders, he wears an elegant chaperon, a hood that is fashionably pulled forward to cover his head and neck. The chaperon, often made of expensive fabrics like velvet or fur, was a status symbol in medieval England. The gentleman's attire is a testament to the stark contrast between the opulence of the ruling classes and the poverty and hardship endured by the peasants during this period. The image serves as a reminder of the social and economic disparities that existed in medieval England and the lengths to which the ruling classes went to maintain their power and privilege. Despite the passage of time, this image offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us to a world of grandeur and opulence that was the exclusive domain of the English aristocracy in the late 14th century.
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