Anonymous, Germany, (14th cent.)
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Herr Heinrich Hetzbold von Weißensee
- [Mr. Heinrich Hetzbold of White-lake]
from: Codex Palatinus Germanicus 848, folio 228r - (c. 1305-1340), tempera colors, gold paint and ink on parchment
- Heidelberg University Library
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Editor’s Note:
From Universitätsbibliothek Heidelberg:
“The style of the clothing that Mr. Heinrich Hetzbold seems to be wearing is that of a game warden or game keeper. The color combinations and heraldic symbols suggest he was from the area around the German towns of White-lake and Schoenstedt.”
About the Artist
Anonymous, Germany, 14th century. Palatinus Germanicus is well-preserved collection of illustrated medieval German literature. It has been studied in great detail and the text and illustrations have yeilded a wealth of historical information about the period.