Winter Break Part Two!
As I wrote last week, I’m taking this week (mostly) off. So the substantive stuff will return January 7 with a look at the theory behind Capoferro’s plate 14.
Today I’m posting pictures I took in the Museo Stibbert outside Florence, Italy back in 2014. Many have told me they weren’t allowed to take pictures when they visited. My guides were kind enough to let me go through twice to make sure I got pictures of everything I wanted (and didn’t hold up the tour groups too much), so I’ll share some here with you all. I have many more images in my Flickr album if you’re interested.
Now note - there is a ton of armor and clothing and other things to see at the Stibbert (including a great collection of Persian/Islamic clothing, weapons, and armor). But I’m just going to focus here on swords and bucklers that relate to what I teach. Enjoy!
Rapier Wall
I tried to capture a huge wall case of rapiers that vary in style from late 16th century to late 17th-early 18th centuries.
Schiavona Wall
Some Bucklers
“Transition” Rapiers
Individual Close Ups
So - next week I’ll introduce you to Capoferro’s plate 14, and discuss the theory on display there.
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Next up:
Breaking down Capoferro’s plate 14 - the theory (Paid subscribers)
Creating a bigger tent for the Western Martial Arts, part 1 (All subscribers)
Wow! Thanks for a great Christmas present, many lovely hilts to study here. Good wishes into the new year!
Oh heart, stand still!
I like how they display them quite a lot. If you have a ton of swords, I prefer simple racks, ones that I can view from the other side as well if possible. It sure beats keeping them in drawers somewhere.
And if anyone from Museo Stibbert sees this, I want to visit the museum more, not less, after seeing these photos. Not only do you should allow photos, but you should start an online catalogue.