Black dress at the Spanish court predominated from the second half of the 16th century, first introduced by Charles V and made fashionable by Philip II, until the end of the 17th century. This coincided with the Spanish predominance at world level, where the identity of the Hispanic monarchy must be emphasised through its own clothing. Thus, on the Count’s arrival in Madrid as ambassador of Christina of Sweden to announce his abdication in favour of his cousin Charles X, he returned to his homeland dressed in Spanish style. The costume consists of a doublet as an upper garment, breeches as trousers and ferreruelo (what we might think of as a cape) as well as his characteristic golilla. This is the only Spanish-style dress known today.
Collection: Images
Project: 11. Science and culture as representation in Europe.
Chronology: XVII
Scope: Secondary Education, Baccalaureate, University
Link: http://www.kostym.cz/Anglicky/1_Originaly/04_Barokni/I_04_05.htm
Resource type: Image
Format: Textile mixed technique
Source: Skokloster Castle (Håbo, Suecia)
Language: Spanish
Date: ca. 1655
Owner: Álvaro Romero González (Modernalia)
Copyright: Skokloster Castle (Håbo, Suecia)
Abstract: The only preserved Spanish costume in the world that reflects the way of dressing and the canon of Spanish fashion in the 17th century
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