Habit of a German Officer in 1588

by Thomas Jefferys

This beautiful illustration is that of a German Officer in 1588, captured in an engraving made in the 18th century. The engraving is taken from a detailed observation by the famous cartographer and geographer, Thomas Jefferys. This is a perfect example of the change from the medieval period to the Renaissance period with regard to details such as sleeve detailing and stiffness of the costume.

This illustration is very important for scholars who would like to study military fashion in the Holy Roman Empire.