Habit of a Nobleman of Burgundy in 1577

by Thomas Jefferys

Enter the thrilling life of the court in the latter half of the 16th century through this stunning copperplate engraving by Thomas Jefferys, an acclaimed geographer and engraver. Part of Jeffery's seminal 18th-century work A Collection of the Dresses of Different Nations, this image shows the "Habit of a Nobleman of Burgundy in 1577."

As an outstanding example of a Late Renaissance silhouette, the nobleman is portrayed wearing the best of civilian fashion inspired by armor fashion, including the peascod belly doublet, a rigid ruff, and large trunk hose. The elaborate lines accentuate the rich materials used during the time such as velvet, silk, and gold embroidery.