# Fashion Plate

[View the canonical artwork record](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/saint-igny-jean-de-rcf5520b3e43ec0/fashion-plate-r39f41e9951fedd>)

## Artwork

- Artist: [SAINT-IGNY, Jean de](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/saint-igny-jean-de-rcf5520b3e43ec0>)
- Date: 1601-1650
- Technique: Engraving

## Commentary

During the reign of Louis XIII, fashion, especially male dresses, played a very important role. This is reflected in both contemporary paintings and engravings. Fine apparels, the great luxury of the aristocracy throughout the ancien régime, underwent constant permutations. Chronicles provide useful help in appreciating the significance and intentions behind such portraits as Jean de Saint-Igny&#39;s figures with large lace collars.

## Related artworks

- [Cavaliers in a City Square](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/saint-igny-jean-de-rcf5520b3e43ec0/cavaliers-in-a-city-square-ra0268f6fc65f55>)
- [Fashion Plate](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/saint-igny-jean-de-rcf5520b3e43ec0/fashion-plate-r834c071689431a>)
- [Fashion Plate](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/saint-igny-jean-de-rcf5520b3e43ec0/fashion-plate-rb1ddb43ebabf23>)
- [Fashion Plate](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/saint-igny-jean-de-rcf5520b3e43ec0/fashion-plate-rec5b7702fdd43f>)

## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)