by Zanetta | Jan 25, 2026 | 1550s, Camica, Over Gown
Babs requested a Turkish Italian Gown inspired by portraits such as Woman Holding An Apple by Titian. I used the slide decks made by Mistress Aenor de Pessac of An Tir for directions on the patterning and construction thereof. The body linen used...
by Zanetta | Jan 24, 2026 | 1550s Art, Titian
Titian, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Woman Holding an Apple was painted by Titian, dating to approximately 1550–1555. It is currently housed at the National Gallery of...
by Zanetta | Jan 24, 2026 | 1510s Art, Titian
Titian, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Sacred and Profane Love was painted by Titian, dating to approximately 1514. It is currently housed at Galleria Borghese. ...
by Zanetta | Apr 11, 2025 | 1490s, Research, Sleeves
A Study of 1490s Venetian Sleeves for Women In Venice in the 1490s, a woman’s outfit included several layers. The body linen, the underdress, the overdress, and sleeves. The overdress was required out of the house, but could be foregone within one’s...
by Zanetta | Apr 9, 2025 | 1490s Art, Vittore Carpaccio
Vittore Carpaccio, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Encounter and Departure of the Betrothed was painted by Vittore Carpaccio, dating to approximately 1495 to 1500. It is currently housed at Gallerie dell’Accademia. This painting is part of the Legend of...
