Omnium fere gentium nostrae aetatis habitus, nunquam ante hac aediti by Ferando Bertelli

Omnium fere gentium nostrae aetatis habitus, nunquam ante hac aediti 1569

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print, engraving

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portrait

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allegory

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print

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mannerism

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figuration

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11_renaissance

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pen-ink sketch

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engraving

"Omnium fere gentium nostrae aetatis habitus, nunquam ante hac aediti" (The Costumes of Almost All Peoples of Our Age, Never Published Before) is a title page engraving by Ferando Bertelli, dated 1569. It features two female figures, likely allegorical representations of Europe and Asia, standing within a decorative frame. The engraving is a testament to the growing interest in the diversity of cultures and fashion in the 16th century, serving as a visual introduction to a book showcasing various costumes.

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