The Middle Ages (122) : Spectacle wearer
This series is an attempt to illustrate how life was going on in the Middle Ages.
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Spectacles were invented in the Middle Ages and I did some research for you.
It is generally thought that in 1284 the Italian friar Alessandro della Spina put 2 small magnifying glasses together in a wooden frame and so designed the first portable glasses.
This system, with only nose fixation (see picture), was used until the end of the 16th century.
Another name that is associated with the invention of the glasses, is Salvarino d'Armati who was also an Italian.
He died in 1317 in Florence and on his grave is mentioned "here rests the inventor of eyeglasses".
Photographed at medieval festival of castle ‘Opheylissem’ (Hélécine, Belgium)
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Gerlinde Gottschalk 22/01/2018 18:47
Hier zeigst du wieder ein sehr schönes Porträt....bin begeistert.LG.Gerlinde
Philomena Hammer 22/01/2018 9:27
die Brille ist richtig stark :-)))LG
Diana V. P. 21/01/2018 21:51
Ein tolles Portrait... die Brille sieht etwas unbequem aus!!Holzbrillen gibts jetzt auch wieder... und die sind gar nicht billig.
Liebe Grüße
Diana
ClaireLaira 21/01/2018 19:16
Fantastic presentation with great sharpness and gorgeous colours!Kind regards, Claire
Mirjam Burer 21/01/2018 15:45
this is almost a painting Mark...great capture...liefsAngelika El. 20/01/2018 22:22
Dieses Model ist dann wohl der Vorgänger des "Zwickers..."Ein weiteres, feines Portrait und so passendese Motiv zu Deiner excellenten Serie! LG! a.
Brigitte Hoffmann 20/01/2018 22:13
Die Brille ist der Clou! Wieder ein sehr gutes Portrait!Salut Brigitte
BRYAN CRUTE 20/01/2018 18:57
I think these may cause more eye damage than not wearing any :-)) |Another fine picture Markaline64 20/01/2018 10:53
excellent portrait et les lunettes sont discrètes !!!! -:)))amicalement
archiek 20/01/2018 1:35
I give some kudos to the person who carved these glasses in this modern era. Another nice image of what life was like years ago.Regards, Archie
Adele D. Oliver 19/01/2018 22:18
wow - out of wood .... quite something really how it was even thoughtthat something could improve vision ... I treasure my grandmother's
folding silver glasses - thought they were old :-)))
excellent portrait work, Mark !!!
wish you a great weekend,
Adele
Anita Jarzombek-Krauledies 19/01/2018 19:41
Ein sehr interessantes Portrait!!!! Faszinierend ist die Brille!Viele Grüße Anita
Gisela Aul 19/01/2018 17:47
beachtlich wie alt doch schon "Brillen" sind ...ich glaube es ist nicht einfach dieses Gestell zu tragenlg. Gisela
hans-jakob 19/01/2018 17:35
Gefällt mir wieder sehr gut dieses Portrait!!!LG hans-jakob
Heinz Janovsky 19/01/2018 17:14
Wieder ein Spitzenportrait.Gruß Heinz