(that's Houpellande, to all of
you on the other side of the Pyrenees...) The hopa was an international style popular in the 14th/15th
centuries throughout Europe. Through the course of it's popularity, it's
particular elements varied, dependant upon time and place. However, it's
most famous characteristics were the voluminous cut, in both the body
and the sleeves. Often they were lined with fur. As a rule, hopas weren't
embellished; the amount of fabric required for their construction was
evidence enough of the wealth of the wearer.
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The Story of Queen Esther. Biblia de la Casa Alba, Madrid. 1433-33 |
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Nicolas Solana. Epifinia. Instituto Valencia de Don Juan, Madrid (C.92) 1401-1407 |
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Benito Arnaldín. St. Quiteria. Mateu Collection, Barcelona
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c.1415 Virgin and Child Crowning Prado Museum
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Master of St. Georges. Retable de Sauver. |
La reina Uracca consultando a los suyos. Crónica de los Reyes de Castilla. Bilbioteca Nacional, Paris |
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1409-1415 Pontifical |
Joan Mates. Episode with a Saint Hunting a Stag. |
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Actually, not a hopa, but a "tabard", split in the front, with the distinctive collar. |
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