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The dwarf of the Duc de Guise, (19th century?). Creator: de Frey
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The dwarf of the Duc de Guise, (19th century?). Creator: de Frey
The dwarf of the Duc de Guise, (19th century?). Nain Du Duc De Guise. Portrait of a court performer in 16th century dress, holding a bird. People of short stature were sometimes employed as court dwarfs by royalty and the nobility. They were owned and traded, and delivered as gifts to fellow nobles
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3rd Duke Of Guise Courtier Doublet Duc De Duc De Guise Duke Of Guise Dwarf Elizabethan Fauconnier Frey Gauntlet Guise Henri Henri De Lorraine Henry Henry I Henry Of Lorraine Hose Neck Ruff Padded Hose Parrot Ruff Striped Stripes Stripey Tights Le Balafre Scarface
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The Dwarf of the Duc de Guise - A Glimpse into Royal Court Life
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. This photo print, created by de Frey in the 19th century, offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of French royalty and nobility during the 16th century. The subject of this portrait is a court performer dressed in exquisite Elizabethan attire, holding a delicate bird in his hands. During this era, people of short stature were often employed as court dwarfs by kings and nobles. They were not only valued for their entertainment skills but also treated as commodities - owned and traded among fellow aristocrats. This practice allowed them to become an integral part of royal households. The dwarf depicted here served under Henri de Lorraine, the 3rd Duke of Guise, who was renowned for his power and influence at that time. With his bearded face adorned with a distinctive scarface marking him apart from others, he stands proudly in his striped doublet and padded hose – symbols of wealth and status. De Frey's lithograph beautifully captures every intricate detail – from the ruff around his neck to the gauntlet on his hand. The parrot perched on his finger adds an element of whimsy to this otherwise regal portrait. As we admire this image today, let us reflect upon the complexities within historical societies where individuals like "The Dwarf" played unique roles amidst grandeur and opulence.
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