Medieval Noblewoman Illustration - Historical Costume Art #2245091 (License: Personal Use)

This hand-colored illustration shows a high-status woman from the late medieval period, likely 14th century, dressed in a fitted blue gown (kirtle) beneath a voluminous pink overgown (surcoat) with decorative gold edging. Her hair is braided and adorned with a small floral ornament, and her open-handed gesture suggests address, blessing, or supplication-common in devotional or courtly imagery. The composition emphasizes elegance, status, and period-accurate textile draping.

Used on educational history sites, museum digital collections, costume design references, or articles about medieval fashion and gender roles; matches user intent for visual research, academic illustration, or creative inspiration.